Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Health Research: it was improperly filed
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. According to regulations, the beneficiary of a visa petition does not have legal standing to file an appeal. The appeal was filed by the beneficiary's counsel, not by the petitioner, and was therefore rejected.
Criteria Discussed
Standing To Appeal
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