dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Scuba Equipment
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the foreign entity that employed the beneficiary. The petitioner did not sufficiently prove that the two companies were parent, subsidiary, or affiliates as defined by regulations, and also failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed by a qualifying foreign entity for the required one-year period.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad New Office Requirements
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