dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Aviation Maintenance Specialist
Aviation Maintenance · 2024-07-08
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 aviation maintenance consultancy business providing consulting services and conducting trainings on aviation maintenance. The endeavor aims to support the U.S. air transportation industry, improve air safety and quality, and promote knowledge transfer.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The endeavor lacked evidence of broader implications for the field or substantial economic impact at a national level.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor under the first prong of Dhanasar. The business plan's projections of creating 6 direct and 12-14 indirect jobs and generating $603,000 in revenue by year five were found to be unsupported by evidence and insufficient to demonstrate substantial positive economic effects on a national level.
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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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