EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB262025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A commercial airline pilot seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver claimed his endeavor would reduce strain on the aviation industry from pilot shortage. The AAO dismissed the appeal on two independent bases: invalid electronic signature on the appeal form and failure to establish first prong national importance under Dhanasar framework.
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 as commercial airline pilot to reduce pilot shortage lacks sufficient national importance; endeavor too general without substantial prospective impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as commercial airline pilot to reduce pilot shortage lacks sufficient national importance; endeavor too general without substantial prospective impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; second and third prongs expressly reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; second and third prongs expressly reserved. |
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