sustained
L-1A
sustained L-1A Case: Market Research
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Decision Summary
The Director denied the blanket L petition, concluding the petitioner failed to show it had three or more qualifying entities because five foreign subsidiaries were owned via a non-commercial holding company. The AAO sustained the appeal, clarifying that regulations permit indirect ownership to establish a qualifying parent-subsidiary relationship, meaning the five entities were valid and the petitioner met the requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Three Or More Domestic/Foreign Entities Engaged In Commercial Trade Or Services Qualifying Organizational Relationship (Subsidiary) Indirect Ownership Annual Sales Over $25 Million
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