dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to prove it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office, having submitted a lease for a residential apartment. The AAO summarily dismissed the initial appeal for lack of evidence. While the AAO granted a motion to reopen the case, it ultimately affirmed its prior decision to dismiss the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises
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