dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Flight Attendant

Aviation Industry · 2024-06-12

Decision Date
2024-06-12
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 work as a flight attendant in the United States. She intends to perform duties related to passenger safety, comfort, and aviation operations to improve efficiency and reduce mishaps.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor's benefits were found to be nominal or incremental rather than impacting the field more broadly.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted invalid signatures (electronic images rather than original handwritten marks) on the Form I-290B and G-28. Additionally, on the merits, she failed to satisfy the first Dhanasar prong as her role as a flight attendant lacked national importance and substantial merit.

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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3

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