Sustained L-1A

L-1A Sustained โ€” Fund Advising Services (2023): the petitioner successfully argued that its statement in an

๐Ÿ“… 2023-02-08 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Fund Advising Services

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully argued that its statement in an RFE response, which suggested the U.S. branch was not a legal entity, was a clerical error. Upon de novo review, the AAO found that the evidence of record, including tax returns and lease agreements, was sufficient to establish the existence of a U.S. branch office and the required qualifying relationship with the foreign employer.

Criteria Discussed

Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control U.S. Branch Office
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