A commercial pilot and flight instructor sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional claiming to address pilot shortage. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor too vaguely defined and lacking evidence that his work would have substantial merit or national importance despite aviation industry challenges.

An airline pilot seeking EB-2 classification with NIW based on proposal to teach flight instruction claims his endeavor has national importance. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance because evidence does not show impact on field or economy beyond individual students, thus failing first prong of Dhanasar; appeal dismissed.

A pilot sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for aviation work. AAO dismissed the appeal, holding the petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate the national importance of his specific proposed endeavor as required by the first Dhanasar prong; general industry importance insufficient.

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.