dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Retail
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its U.S. 'new office' had been 'doing business' for the entire previous year, which is a requirement for an L-1A extension. The evidence demonstrated that the petitioner only commenced business operations one month before the expiration of the beneficiary's initial one-year status, failing to meet the regulatory standard.
Criteria Discussed
Doing Business For The Previous Year Qualifying Organizations New Office Extension
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