Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sciences (2005): it was filed untimely
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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.
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Timeliness Of Appeal
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