Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail (2024): 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 evidence, such as membership certificates, did not show that the foreign entity itself held any ownership interest in the U.S. company, and the petitioner did not adequately document the source of investment funds.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Foreign Employment New Office Requirements
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