Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aircraft Maintenance (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while the aviation industry is important, the petitioner did not demonstrate how his specific aircraft maintenance and consulting firm would have a broad impact on the industry or the U.S. economy beyond serving its immediate clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
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