dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Culinary Arts
Decision Summary
The motion to reopen was rejected as untimely, having been filed 656 days after the appeal was dismissed, far beyond the 30-day regulatory period. The petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel was not accepted as a valid excuse for the delay because it was not properly substantiated according to the requirements of Matter of Lozada.
Criteria Discussed
Advisory Opinion Timely Filing Of Motion Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
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