Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a pilot had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a pilot had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that while the aviation field is important and there is a pilot shortage, the petitioner did not demonstrate how his individual work would resolve the shortage or produce an impact on the field rising to the level of national importance.
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Advanced Degree Equivalent Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
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