Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Restaurant / Import-Export (2018): the petitioner failed to overcome the three grounds for
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the three grounds for denial. The petitioner did not establish it had secured sufficient physical premises, as its sublease was based on an expired master lease and lacked the lessor's consent. The petitioner also failed to show that its new office operations would support a managerial or executive position within one year, or that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying capacity.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises Support For Managerial/Executive Position (New Office) Beneficiary'S Prior Employment Abroad In Managerial/Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
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