Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Travel Agency (2020): 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 beneficiary's foreign employer at the time the petition was filed. Evidence used to demonstrate control, specifically the company bylaws, were created and adopted months after the filing date and could not retroactively prove eligibility.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Support For Managerial/Executive Position Beneficiary'S Qualifying Experience
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