Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner argued for the general importance of the aviation industry, but did not demonstrate how his specific work as an aircraft mechanic and technician would have broader implications for the field or a substantial positive economic impact on the United States beyond his direct employment.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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