dismissed
O-1B
dismissed O-1B Case: Culinary Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The petitioner filed a second appeal to the AAO after their first appeal had already been dismissed, but the AAO does not have appellate jurisdiction over its own decisions. The decision notes the petitioner should have filed a motion to reopen or reconsider.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(O)(3)(Iv)(B)
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