EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor as a pilot and
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a pilot and aviation administrator had national importance, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's work would not impact the aviation industry more broadly beyond his employer and passengers. The evidence provided, including letters of recommendation and an expert opinion, focused on the general importance of the aviation field and the petitioner's skills, rather than the prospective national-level impact of his specific endeavor.
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