Dismissed
EB-1B
EB-1B Dismissed — Health (2004): it was improperly filed by the beneficiary, not the
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. Under the cited regulations, the beneficiary of a visa petition is not considered an 'affected party' with legal standing to file an appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Standing To File Appeal Improperly Filed Appeal
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