Dismissed
EB-3
EB-3 Dismissed — Culinary: the appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because it was filed by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. Under federal regulations, a beneficiary of a visa petition is prohibited from filing an appeal. Therefore, the AAO did not address the merits of the initial denial, which was based on the petitioner's failure to establish its ability to pay the proffered wage.
Criteria Discussed
Improper Filing By Beneficiary Ability To Pay
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