The phrase "a move that appears" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing an action or decision that seems to have a certain quality or effect, often based on perception rather than certainty.
Example: "The company made a move that appears to prioritize employee well-being over profits."
Alternatives: "a step that seems" or "an action that looks".
It's a move that appears to put him at cross-purposes with his fees for script coverage.
In place of foreclosure, many altered the schedule of loan payments, a move that appears to be paying off.
On September 28th, in a move that appears to be without precedent, the Congressional Research Service acted against the advice of its economics division and withdrew the report.
Mr. Scott, a Republican elected in November, again turned down the $2.4 billion on Friday, a move that appears to have effectively killed the Tampa-to-Orlando plan.
An international coalition of bishops is rallying to the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury in a move that appears likely to ensure Anglican unity as the church enters one of its most crucial weeks since the Reformation.
Two weeks ago, in a move that appears aimed at making it that much easier to leave the bodies where they lie, the municipality of Alfacar declared the outlying ground "suitable for cemetery purposes".
In June, the American military released Laith al-Khazali in a move that appeared to be part of an exchange for the British hostages.
In it, they commented on the tone of the issue, a move that appeared to undermine Dr. Forrest and the guest editors who had solicited her piece.
The Cubs acquired reliever Kevin Gregg in a trade with the Florida Marlins on Thursday, a move that appeared to end Kerry Wood's career with Chicago.
A conservative former Parliament speaker ended his presidential campaign on Monday, narrowing the field of contestants to seven in a move that appeared aimed at strengthening the candidacies of fellow conservatives and reducing any chance that a moderate could win.
But I found that Ferrari had indeed sent a letter asking the International Automobile Federation, the series' governing body, to clarify why Vettel had not been penalized for a move that appeared to break the rules.
