Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail/Wholesale Grocery (2024): the appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office at the time of filing. The evidence submitted, including a business purchase agreement and a sublease, contained discrepancies and was dated after the filing date. Attempting to submit evidence for a new location after filing was deemed an impermissible material change to a deficient petition.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S.
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