Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2024): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, as he did not prove his foreign degrees were equivalent to the required U.S. degrees. Furthermore, the AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a commercial pilot and flight instructor, while having substantial merit, did not demonstrate the national importance required for a national interest waiver.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
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