dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Sciences
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 34 days after the director's decision was issued, which is one day past the 33-day deadline for appeals on mailed decisions. The AAO noted that the service center director declined to treat the late appeal as a motion to reopen or reconsider.
Criteria Discussed
Timeliness Of Appeal
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