dismissed
E-2
dismissed E-2 Case: Publishing
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) lacks jurisdiction over denials of E-2 extension of stay applications. Per regulation 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(c)(5), there is no appeal from the denial of such an application filed on Form I-129, with a limited exception for CNMI investors that did not apply in this case.
Criteria Discussed
Appellate Jurisdiction Extension Of Stay 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(C)(5) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(E)(23)
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