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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Pilot

Aviation Field · 2024-04-25

Decision Date
2024-04-25
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 educate and provide new up and coming pilots with their certifications and licenses. The goal is to bring new pilots into the aviation field in the United States and safely transport people.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

The record did not sufficiently show how the petitioner's services would impact the industry or economy beyond his prospective clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first Dhanasar prong regarding national importance. The record lacked sufficient evidence of projected U.S. economic impact or job creation, and the petitioner did not provide new evidence to overcome the Director's initial findings.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The Director issued an RFE regarding the national importance of the endeavor; the petitioner responded with a business plan and letters, but failed to overcome the deficiencies.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Media Coverage

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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