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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Airline Transport Pilot And Flight Instructor

Aviation Industry · 2025-04-07

Decision Date
2025-04-07
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 an airline transport pilot and flight instructor to address the pilot shortage in the U.S. aviation industry. He intends to join a major airline's training department to provide ground school and simulator instruction for the next generation of pilots. Additionally, he aims to facilitate domestic and international travel to promote tourism and trade.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or broad implications for the field.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. The record did not demonstrate how his individual employment as one pilot or instructor would have a measurable impact on the national pilot shortage or industry-wide safety metrics. The AAO noted that the petitioner overemphasized the importance of the industry rather than the specific prospective impact of his own work.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The Director requested evidence regarding the national importance of the endeavor; the petitioner provided a business plan and industry articles which failed to show his specific work's impact.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Government Alignment
Business Plan

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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 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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