EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsEmployerDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV162023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An airline pilot first officer/captain sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding that evidence of pilot shortages and aviation industry importance did not establish that the petitioner's specific endeavor as a commercial pilot had national importance or broader implications.
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 · Airline pilot's specific endeavor as commercial pilot lacks evidence of broader implications beyond individual role.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Airline pilot's specific endeavor as commercial pilot lacks evidence of broader implications beyond individual role. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not addressed; first prong failure was dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not addressed; first prong failure was dispositive. |
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