EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY292024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pilot seeks an NIW for EB-2 classification proposing to become a flight instructor. He argued a national pilot shortage demonstrates national importance. The AAO held that a nationwide shortage in the profession does not establish that his specific proposed endeavor has national importance or would broadly impact the field.
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 · Pilot seeking to become flight instructor lacks evidence that specific endeavor impacts national pilot shortage or field broadly; field importance does not confer endeavor importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Pilot seeking to become flight instructor lacks evidence that specific endeavor impacts national pilot shortage or field broadly; field importance does not confer endeavor importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed. |
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