EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY082025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An airline pilot sought NIW for EB-2 to work as a pilot and flight instructor. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; the petitioner conflated the general importance of the aviation industry with a specific, nationally significant undertaking and did not explain how his work would positively impact the economy on a broad scale.
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 endeavor of working as airline pilot and flight instructor lacked national importance; petitioner focused on personal employment in the industry rather than a specific endeavor with broader impact beyond his employers.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor of working as airline pilot and flight instructor lacked national importance; petitioner focused on personal employment in the industry rather than a specific endeavor with broader impact beyond his employers. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed the first prong; second prong reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed the first prong; third prong reserved. |
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