Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2024): did not establish the national importance of their proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Director and the AAO acknowledged the substantial merit of working as a commercial pilot to address industry shortages, but concluded the petitioner did not demonstrate that their specific endeavor would have a prospective impact on a national scale beyond that of a typical qualified pilot.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Exceptional Ability
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