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Appeal/Motion Was Dismissed

Your appeal or motion was dismissed.

What it means

The appeal or motion you filed was dismissed, so the earlier decision stands.

What happens next

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Official USCIS wording

Your appeal/motion was dismissed. Your case remains denied. On September 9, 2026, we sent you a notice about this action. If you do not receive your notice by October 9, 2026, please contact the appellate authority directly. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

The numbers

59 cases I track in this state