dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Programming
Decision Summary
The original petition was denied for abandonment after the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence. The AAO rejected the subsequent appeal, finding it lacked jurisdiction because regulations state that a denial due to abandonment may not be appealed.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Abandonment Jurisdiction
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