Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail And Wholesale: did not establish the requirements for an L-1A new office
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requirements for an L-1A new office extension. Specifically, the petitioner did not prove that the U.S. entity had been 'doing business' for the required one-year period or that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity.
Criteria Discussed
Doing Business Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization Staffing Financial Status
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