EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided January 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN192023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pilot seeks EB-2 national interest waiver claiming his work would address aviation industry pilot shortage. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to clearly define his specific proposed endeavor and lacked sufficient evidence of substantial merit and 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 · Proposed endeavor as pilot lacked clear definition; insufficient evidence of substantial merit and national importance despite claims of addressing pilot shortage.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as pilot lacked clear definition; insufficient evidence of substantial merit and national importance despite claims of addressing pilot shortage. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision found substantial merit not established. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed. |
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