Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Pilot (2022): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pilot, failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and the AAO found that while there is a shortage of pilots, simply working to fill a labor shortage falls short of demonstrating the broader prospective national impact required under the Dhanasar framework, as the standard labor certification process is designed to address such shortages.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
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