EB-2 NIWBusiness and managementIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL022026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Advanced degree professional in aviation safety sought NIW for endeavor providing safety training and consultancy to airlines. AAO found no demonstrated national importance: articles on aviation safety importance insufficient; petitioner failed to show specific endeavor methods would have national implications or create substantial U.S. economic impact. Appeal dismissed.
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 · Aviation safety training and consultancy endeavor lacked evidence of national scale impact or U.S. economic benefits
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Aviation safety training and consultancy endeavor lacked evidence of national scale impact or U.S. economic benefits |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached due to failure on first prong |
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