Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Retail (2020): did not establish a qualifying relationship with the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The petitioner submitted conflicting information regarding its own ownership and failed to provide sufficient supporting documentation, like stock certificates or articles of incorporation, to resolve the discrepancies or to prove the ownership of the foreign entity.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements
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