Sustained L-1A

L-1A Sustained โ€” Restaurant Management (2018): the Director initially denied the petition for failing to

๐Ÿ“… 2018-01-23 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Restaurant Management

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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