Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Gymnastics: the appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was not filed by a party with legal standing. The beneficiary filed the appeal, but regulations state that the beneficiary of a visa petition is not an 'affected party' and therefore is not entitled to file an appeal.
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Legal Standing To Appeal Improperly Filed Appeal
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