EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided February 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB242023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Helicopter pilot sought NIW for EB-2 exceptional ability classification. AAO held pilot failed to meet the underlying exceptional ability requirement by not satisfying the evidentiary criteria sufficiently in totality, and therefore did not reach NIW merits determination.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Applicant failed to establish underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification; NIW prongs not reached |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Applicant failed to establish underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification; NIW prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Applicant failed to establish underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification; NIW prongs not reached |
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