L-1A Dismissed — Software Development (2006): the appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on the

Decision Summary

The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The AAO determined that the appeal was improperly filed because it was submitted by the beneficiary's attorney, whereas regulations state that only the petitioner (the employer), not the beneficiary, has standing to file an appeal. As the beneficiary is not a recognized party in the proceeding, the appeal was rejected.

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