EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR082024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Airline captain and flight instructor sought NIW classification claiming pilot shortage demonstrates national importance. AAO held proposed work lacks required national importance because it would not impact the field broadly or demonstrate significant potential to employ workers or provide substantial economic effects beyond the employer.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed work as airline captain and flight instructor lacks national importance; does not demonstrate broader field impact or significant economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed work as airline captain and flight instructor lacks national importance; does not demonstrate broader field impact or significant economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Director found this met; not reached on appeal due to failure of first prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached on appeal due to failure of first prong. |
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