Outcome: Dismissed
MAR022026_01B5203
Our summary
Petitioner appealed dismissal of motion to reopen and reconsider prior NIW denial. AAO held appeal concerns only procedural motion dismissal not underlying petition denial; petitioner waived substantive arguments by not appealing original denial and failing to articulate legal error in motion dismissal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner appealed only motion dismissal not underlying denial; merits not reached on appeal. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Appeal concerns motion procedure not petition merits. | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Appeal concerns motion procedure not petition merits. |
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