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.

A commercial pilot and flight instructor sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional claiming to address pilot shortage. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor too vaguely defined and lacking evidence that his work would have substantial merit or national importance despite aviation industry challenges.

Aircraft mechanic seeking EB-2 NIW claimed training programs and maintenance improvements would address aviation mechanic shortage with national importance. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor lacks sufficient national importance and would not impact field broadly beyond individual trainees or employers.

Pilot with eleven years aviation experience seeking NIW claimed his work would generate positive economic impact and address labor shortages. AAO held the endeavor lacks national importance because working as pilot does not demonstrate broader field implications or substantial prospective economic effects.