Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor as an airline pilot
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as an airline pilot and mentor had national importance. The AAO concluded that working in an important industry, even during a labor shortage, is not sufficient to meet this standard without evidence of a broader impact on the field beyond the petitioner's immediate employment and trainees.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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