EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN092021_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Aircraft marketing company sponsoring aircraft design engineer for EB-2 national interest waiver. Beneficiary would perform engineering on passenger-to-ambulance and passenger-to-freight aircraft conversions. AAO affirmed denial, finding endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because record does not show broader industry implications, specific employment details, or sufficient positive economic effects beyond company operations.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed aircraft conversion endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; does not demonstrate broader implications beyond petitioner's business or specific employment effects in economically depressed areas
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed aircraft conversion endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; does not demonstrate broader implications beyond petitioner's business or specific employment effects in economically depressed areas |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision explicitly reserved opinion on second prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; decision did not analyze third prong |
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