dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Aircraft Maintenance Industry · 2025-03-25
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Proposed Endeavor
The petitioner proposes to continue working as an aircraft maintenance and assembly technician within the aircraft maintenance industry.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the work as an aircraft technician had national importance or significant impact.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest or satisfy the national importance requirement of Dhanasar's first prong. Although the petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional and person of exceptional ability, the proposed endeavor lacked evidence of broader impact.
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Unsuccessfully AddressedAn RFE was issued for all three prongs but was cancelled by the Director; the petitioner did not submit additional evidence in response.
RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importanceprong 2prong 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
A dismissed EB-2 NIW petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.
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