E-2 Dismissed — Treaty Investor (2022): the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) lacks jurisdiction

Decision Summary

The appeal was rejected because the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) lacks jurisdiction over denials of E-2 Treaty Investor applications. The regulations explicitly state there is no appeal for a denied change of status or extension of stay for the E-2 classification, with a narrow exception for CNMI investors not applicable here.

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