EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV222024_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A flight training curriculum manager seeking EB-2 national interest waiver claimed the proposed endeavor addresses pilot shortage with national importance. The AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence that the consulting services would extend beyond specific companies or offer innovations with wider implications for aviation industry advancement.
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 · Petitioner claimed pilot shortage crisis warranted endeavor but failed to demonstrate specific consulting services would have broader implications or national impact in aviation.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner claimed pilot shortage crisis warranted endeavor but failed to demonstrate specific consulting services would have broader implications or national impact in aviation. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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