Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Environmental And Sustainability (2024): the appeal was dismissed on de novo review because the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed on de novo review because the underlying Form I-140 petition was improperly filed. The petitioner signed the form using an autopen, which is not a valid signature under USCIS regulations that require a handwritten signature for paper filings. An improperly signed petition is not considered properly filed and is subject to dismissal.
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