EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB212025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pilot with advanced degree seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed to demonstrate that proposed aviation safety and survival training endeavor has national importance beyond immediate clientele, focusing on specific endeavor rather than industry importance.
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 endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to petitioner's clientele and students
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; impact limited to petitioner's clientele and students |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision reserved determination of remaining prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision reserved determination of remaining prongs |
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