EB-2 NIWOtherIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR242025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A commercial airline pilot and captain with advanced qualifications proposed pilot and flight instructor work and aviation safety consultancy. The AAO held his expertise and prior success, while relevant to positioning under the second prong, do not establish national importance of the specific proposed endeavor, which lacks demonstrated broader implications for the aviation industry.
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 · Proposed pilot and flight instructor work lacks demonstrated broader implications for aviation field; prior employer benefits insufficient for national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed pilot and flight instructor work lacks demonstrated broader implications for aviation field; prior employer benefits insufficient for national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; second prong not reached or analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure dispositive; third prong not reached or analyzed. |
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