EB-1C Dismissed — Unknown: it was not filed within the required time frame

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because it was not filed within the required time frame. The petitioner filed the appeal 33 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 15-day deadline mandated by regulation. The AAO noted it does not have the authority to extend this filing deadline, even if the director had improperly advised the petitioner of a 30-day window.

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