EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN252024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A certified flight instructor curriculum developer sought EB-2 NIW, claiming the endeavor would modernize pilot training and address national pilot shortages. The AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence that her specific teaching methods would extend beyond her institutions or impact the aviation field broadly.
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 · Flight simulator instructor curriculum development lacks evidence of industry-wide impact or broader effects beyond specific teaching institutions.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Flight simulator instructor curriculum development lacks evidence of industry-wide impact or broader effects beyond specific teaching institutions. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.