Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Rug Business (2008): it was not filed by the petitioner, but by the
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the petitioner, but by the beneficiary's attorney. According to regulations, the beneficiary of a visa petition is not a recognized party and therefore does not have legal standing to file an appeal. The AAO rejected the appeal on this procedural ground without reaching the merits of the case.
Criteria Discussed
Standing To Appeal Managerial Or Executive Capacity Properly Filed Appeal
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