EB-2 Dismissed — Unknown (2013): the appeal was dismissed (rejected) because it was untimely

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed (rejected) because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on February 27, 2013, giving the petitioner 33 days to appeal, but the properly signed appeal was not received until April 13, 2013, 45 days later. The AAO has no authority to extend this filing deadline.

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