Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Commercial Pilot (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a commercial
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a commercial pilot had national importance, a key requirement for the waiver. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner did not show how his individual work would have a broader impact on the aviation field or alleviate the pilot shortage on a national scale, distinct from simply filling a job.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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