Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2005): the appeal was rejected as untimely filed
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 35 days after the director's decision was mailed, exceeding the 33-day period allowed. The AAO declined to treat the late appeal as a motion to reopen or reconsider.
Criteria Discussed
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
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