dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Restaurants
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence that the foreign entity was actively 'doing business' as required by regulation. The petitioner did not submit the requested evidence to the director or address this finding on appeal, which is grounds for denial.
Criteria Discussed
Doing Business Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization
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