dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Dentistry
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected and dismissed as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 35 days after the director's decision was mailed, exceeding the 33-day period allowed (30 days plus a 3-day grace period for mailing). The AAO also determined that the late appeal did not meet the requirements to be treated as a motion to reopen or reconsider.
Criteria Discussed
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
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