Automotive Paintless Dent Repair Technician

The Petitioner proposes to establish a paintless dent repair business in the United States, where he would serve as its chief executive officer and a paintless dent repair technician. He intends to mentor other skilled professionals in specialized teams and transfer his knowledge about paintless dent repair.

The petitioner proposes to work as a micro restoration specialist, applying expertise in paintless dent repair (PDR) within the automotive field. The endeavor involves performing PDR techniques and potentially training others, with the aim of impacting the PDR field.

The petitioner proposes to open an automotive repair business with three locations across the United States. This endeavor aims to offer a range of regular repair and mechanic jobs, including oil changes, engine checks, inspection, and testing, while also training professionals to address technician shortages.

The petition was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for exceptional ability. Specifically, the AAO found that the Petitioner did not meet the criterion at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(A), which requires an official academic record related to the area of exceptional ability. Despite a credential evaluation, the Petitioner lacked the required degree, and unsubstantiated assertions about military training equivalency were not considered evidence. As a result, the Petitioner did not satisfy three of the six criteria required for a final merits determination of exceptional ability.