dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Sports Construction
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The Director and the AAO concluded that the U.S. and foreign entities did not meet the regulatory definition of an 'affiliate' because they were not owned and controlled by the same group of individuals, with each individual owning approximately the same share of each entity.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge Affiliate Subsidiary
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