Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Therapeutic Massage (2003): 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 by the beneficiary of the petition, not the petitioner. Under regulations, a beneficiary is not a recognized party and is not authorized to file an appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Standing To Appeal Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business
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