Published AAO appeal decisions

Industrial instrumentation specialist sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor of providing instrumentation services to manufacturing companies lacks national importance; benefits limited to specific employer and clients without broader field or economic impact.

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.

Aircraft mechanic with sixteen years experience sought national interest waiver for EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. AAO found applicant met three regulatory criteria but failed to demonstrate expertise significantly above ordinary level. Underlying EB-2 eligibility not established. Appeal dismissed.

An engineering company sponsored a thermofluidic and bridge erosion researcher for O-1A extraordinary ability. The petitioner submitted evidence for four criteria but satisfied only scholarly articles. The AAO found the beneficiary's published work lacked demonstration of major significance; diverse skillset alone does not constitute original contributions of requisite magnitude. Appeal dismissed.

Mechatronics engineer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Described endeavor as continued employment with multinational companies on cross-border transactions; later added business plan and service company. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance; business plan materials presented new facts post-filing; letters and articles address industry, not specific endeavor impact.