EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102024_13B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedMetBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Aircraft maintenance technician sought EB-2 exceptional ability with national interest waiver for proposed aircraft maintenance and training business. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed first prong: specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance despite aircraft technician shortage; generic industry value insufficient.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Well positioned · Director determined petitioner met second prong; petitioner's skills and customer interest support positioning
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Specific endeavor of managing aircraft maintenance company lacks demonstrated national importance beyond general industry value
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Specific endeavor of managing aircraft maintenance company lacks demonstrated national importance beyond general industry value |
 Well positioned | Met | Director determined petitioner met second prong; petitioner's skills and customer interest support positioning |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner did not raise specific arguments contesting third prong determination on appeal |
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