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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Aircraft Pilot And Entrepreneur

Aviation Industry · 2024-11-06

Decision Date
2024-11-06
Location
Florida
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 operate an online platform in Florida to connect private jet owners with vetted pilots, specifically targeting retired pilots to address the pilot shortage. The endeavor aims to provide on-demand pilot services for scheduled and chartered flights within the United States.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked sufficient evidence to prove national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. The record did not establish that the company would have sufficient size or scope to substantially affect the nation's economy or employment rate, nor did it show broader implications for the aviation field.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested more information on the endeavor's impact; the petitioner provided a business plan addendum with staffing and revenue projections.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Government Alignment
Business Plan

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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 3

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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