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.

An airline pilot and CEO founded a pilot training company in Slovakia and sought NIW as EB-2 to open a U.S. branch. The service center found insufficient evidence of national importance and denied both EB-2 eligibility and waiver. The AAO affirmed on the national importance ground, finding local economic benefit insufficient.

Commercial pilot seeks EB-2 NIW to work in aviation and pilot training. AAO dismissed appeal because proposed endeavor lacks national importance; general economic benefits and labor shortage mitigation insufficient under Dhanasar; second and third prongs not reached.

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.