EB-2 NIWMechanical and aerospace engineeringEmployerDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT242023_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Aircraft mechanic and technician sought EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor of working as aircraft interior technician lacks national importance; arguments regarding aviation industry importance do not establish specific endeavor's broader impact.
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 · Aircraft mechanic's proposed employment lacks national importance; fails to demonstrate broader impact on aviation industry or substantial positive economic effects for U.S. economy.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Aircraft mechanic's proposed employment lacks national importance; fails to demonstrate broader impact on aviation industry or substantial positive economic effects for U.S. economy. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose. |
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