Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Unknown: it was filed untimely
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received on January 4, 2005, which was 36 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. The director also declined to treat the late appeal as a motion to reopen or reconsider.
Criteria Discussed
Timeliness Of Appeal Treating Late Appeal As A Motion
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