Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a pilot for a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a pilot for a search and rescue or air ambulance service was of 'national importance.' The AAO found that while the field itself is important, the petitioner did not show how his work in a single pilot position would have broader, nationwide implications for the field, as required by the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
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