dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Sciences
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected as it was filed 51 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33-day deadline. The director also declined to treat the late appeal as a motion to reopen or reconsider, leaving the AAO to reject the appeal as untimely filed without reviewing the merits of the case.
Criteria Discussed
Timeliness Of Appeal
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