Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Restaurants (2006): did not establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. The director concluded that the petitioner did not prove the U.S. and foreign entities were affiliates, a fundamental requirement for the L-1A visa classification, and the AAO upheld this finding.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Subsidiary New Office Managerial Capacity
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