Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a commercial
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a commercial pilot has national importance, a key requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while the petitioner's work has merit, the evidence did not show it would have broader implications or impact the aviation field on a national scale beyond his own employment.
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Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar Framework)
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