Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail And Wholesale (2009): did not establish the intended new U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the intended new U.S. operation would support a primarily managerial or executive position within one year. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not adequately demonstrate the size of the U.S. investment or the financial ability of the foreign entity to commence business and support such a role.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Support For Managerial Position Within One Year Size Of U.S. Investment Financial Ability Of Foreign Entity
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