dismissed
EB-1C
dismissed EB-1C Case: Management
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by CIS 39 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. The AAO noted it has no regulatory discretion to accept an untimely filed appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Timely Filing Of Appeal
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