Dismissed
E-2
E-2 Dismissed — Business Management (2023): the AAO lacks appellate jurisdiction over the denial of an
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because the AAO lacks appellate jurisdiction over the denial of an E-2 Treaty Investor application for a change of status. The governing regulations explicitly state there is no appeal from such a denial, with a narrow exception for CNMI investors that did not apply in this case.
Criteria Discussed
Aao Appellate Jurisdiction E-2 Application Vs. Petition 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(C)(5) E-2 Cnmi Investor Exception
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