Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Biomedical Research (2005): the appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was filed by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. The regulations state that the beneficiary is not an 'affected party' with legal standing to file an appeal. Additionally, the attorney who filed the appeal failed to provide a properly signed G-28 form from the petitioner, and thus could not be recognized as the petitioner's representative.
Criteria Discussed
Improperly Filed Appeal Standing To Appeal (Affected Party) Form G-28 (Notice Of Entry Of Appearance As Attorney)
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