Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Aviation (2025): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework

๐Ÿ“… 2025-01-29 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Aviation

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the record did not establish the national importance of the petitioner's proposed endeavor, as the evidence did not demonstrate how his specific work as a pilot and instructor would have a broader prospective impact beyond his immediate employment.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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