Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Aviation (2024): the motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner, an airline pilot, failed to establish that his specific role had national importance. The AAO concluded that arguments about addressing a critical workforce shortage were better suited for the standard labor certification process and that claims of broader economic impact were not supported by evidence showing his individual work would impact the aviation industry as a whole.
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