dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Restaurant Management
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied on procedural grounds. The AAO determined that a petitioner cannot file a motion with the Service Center and an appeal with the AAO simultaneously, because filing an appeal transfers jurisdiction to the AAO, making the motion moot.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Procedural Rules For Motions And Appeals
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