Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail (2008): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity after the initial one-year 'new office' period. The petitioner's request for an extension based on delays caused by an unscrupulous immigration consultant was rejected, as regulations do not allow for the one-year startup period to be extended. The AAO also noted that the petitioner's corporate status in Florida had been administratively dissolved, further questioning its eligibility.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Doing Business For One Year Staffing Qualifying Organization One-Year Limit For New Office
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