Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aircraft Mechanics (2023): 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. The AAO found that the petitioner's plan to work as an aircraft mechanic merely described the typical duties of the profession and did not demonstrate a broader, prospective impact on the field or the nation, as distinguished from the general importance of the aviation industry itself.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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