dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Linguistics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on July 13, 2009, but the appeal was not received by the correct office until 45 days later, exceeding the 33-day deadline. The AAO determined that the late appeal did not qualify to be treated as a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider.
Criteria Discussed
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
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