Physician sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to practice geriatric medicine. AAO affirmed denial on two grounds. Petitioner failed to show national importance of general practice and did not demonstrate being well-positioned to advance the endeavor. Material amendment concerning clinic ownership was impermissible.

A healthcare data analyst with Master of Public Health sought NIW for healthcare research focusing on chronic disease prevention. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but denied waiver because petitioner failed to demonstrate being well positioned to advance research through funding, citations, or leadership role.

Project engineer sought NIW for EB-2. Service Center approved advanced degree but denied NIW. AAO dismissed because proposed roadway safety endeavor lacked sufficient detail and national importance; no direct connection established between specific endeavor and broader implications.

A biomedical researcher sought EB-2 NIW classification under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found the proposed research had substantial merit and national importance, but concluded the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well positioned to advance the research, precluding NIW eligibility.