dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Software Development
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO lacks jurisdiction to review the case. Per regulation 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(c)(5), the denial of an application for an extension of stay is not an appealable decision. Therefore, the AAO rejected the appeal without considering its merits.
Criteria Discussed
Jurisdiction Appealability Of Extension Of Stay Denial
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