EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG122026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An aircraft technician seeks EB-2 NIW based on exceptional ability and national interest waiver. AAO found the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance. Although the petitioner cited aviation safety and training programs, he did not demonstrate how his specific work or training would produce broad impacts or substantial economic effects at national scale.
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 · Aircraft maintenance at major hub has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance; training impact not shown at scale commensurate with national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Aircraft maintenance at major hub has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance; training impact not shown at scale commensurate with national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached |
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