Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail (2009): 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 foreign entity. The director concluded that operational restrictions within the petitioner's franchise agreements prevented the necessary level of control, and also questioned the validity of the submitted stock certificate which appeared to be altered.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Parent-Subsidiary Relationship Ownership And Control New Office Petition Extension
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