Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Airline Pilot (2023): did not establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not provide a specific, detailed proposed endeavor beyond simply continuing to work as an airline pilot and thus failed to demonstrate that his endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, as the impact would not extend beyond his prospective employer.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
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