Remanded
L-1A
L-1A Remanded — Restaurant: the director denied the L-1A extension, concluding that a
Decision Summary
The director denied the L-1A extension, concluding that a franchise agreement negated the qualifying relationship by giving control to the franchiser rather than the foreign parent entity. The AAO withdrew this decision and remanded the case, finding that the director's reasoning was insufficient and required a new evaluation of whether the parent company still maintained control despite the terms of the franchise agreement.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Qualifying Organization Parent-Subsidiary Relationship Control Ownership Franchise Agreement New Office Extension
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