EB-2 NIWEntrepreneurshipIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR252024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Self-petitioner in pilot training education sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, affirming director's finding that proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong, as applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient economic impact or job creation beyond individual clients.
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 · Proposed pilot training endeavor lacked evidence of projected economic impact or job creation at national level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed pilot training endeavor lacked evidence of projected economic impact or job creation at national level |
 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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