Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail And Wholesale: did not establish key requirements for a new office
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish key requirements for a new office. Specifically, the evidence was insufficient to prove that the petitioner had secured sufficient physical premises or that the U.S. operation would support a primarily managerial or executive position for the beneficiary within one year.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises One-Year Prior Employment Qualifying Relationship
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