dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Restaurant
Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds rather than the merits of the L-1B petition. The AAO determined that the individual who signed and filed the appeal on behalf of the petitioner was not an attorney or an otherwise authorized representative as defined by regulations. Consequently, the appeal was deemed improperly filed and could not be considered.
Criteria Discussed
Unauthorized Representative Improperly Filed Appeal
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