Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Wholesale And Retail (2007): did not establish the U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the U.S. new office was properly capitalized by the foreign entity. The director noted that the evidence, such as bank statements, did not authenticate that the funds originated from the foreign company. The petitioner also failed to submit a sufficient business plan detailing start-up costs and financial goals.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Investment And Financial Ability Funding From Foreign Entity
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