Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail (2007): did not establish sufficient evidence of the foreign
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of the foreign entity's financial ability to capitalize and commence business in the United States. The petitioner's assertion that funds were set aside and would be transferred only upon petition approval was deemed insufficient, as it did not demonstrate a concrete commitment of funds to the U.S. operation.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises Size Of U.S. Investment Financial Ability To Commence Doing Business Support An Executive Or Managerial Position
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