EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB092024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An aviation pilot sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for his proposed work training regional and charter airline pilots. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the pilot failed to establish that his specific endeavor had national importance, as the training would not impact the aviation field broadly or yield substantial positive economic effects.
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 aviation training endeavor lacks sufficient prospective impact beyond immediate customers and employers to demonstrate national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed aviation training endeavor lacks sufficient prospective impact beyond immediate customers and employers to demonstrate national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure was dispositive; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure was dispositive; third prong not reached. |
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