EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR072025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An aviation professional and certified flight instructor sought EB-2 national interest waiver to train future pilots and enhance airline operations. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed training endeavor lacked national importance despite the aviation industry's significance; the petitioner focused on personal expertise rather than demonstrating broader field impact or effects in economically depressed areas.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Aviation pilot training endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; emphasis on personal expertise insufficient; no broader field impact shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Aviation pilot training endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance; emphasis on personal expertise insufficient; no broader field impact shown |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed |
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