Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Software Development (2001): did not establish a qualifying relationship with the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign employer. The petitioner provided inconsistent and insufficient evidence regarding the ownership and control of the U.S. and foreign entities, failing to prove it was a subsidiary or affiliate.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Doing Business
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