Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained โ Restaurant Management (2018): the Director initially denied the petition for failing to
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and the beneficiary's foreign employer. On appeal, the petitioner provided sufficient evidence, including ownership charts, demonstrating that the same individual owned a majority of both entities, thus proving the required relationship and leading the AAO to sustain the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship New Office Common Ownership/Control
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