EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided February 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB272025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Airline pilot proposed cargo transport operations, crew training, safety analysis, and technology adoption. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance because pilot failed to show broader field impact; projected revenue and employment benefits insufficient for national 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 · Airline pilot's proposed aviation operations, training, and safety work lack national importance; benefits only direct employers and trainees.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Airline pilot's proposed aviation operations, training, and safety work lack national importance; benefits only direct employers and trainees. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved determination on second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; reserved determination on third prong. |
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