Aircraft mechanic with sixteen years experience sought national interest waiver for EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. AAO found applicant met three regulatory criteria but failed to demonstrate expertise significantly above ordinary level. Underlying EB-2 eligibility not established. Appeal dismissed.

IT professional with advanced degree sought NIW under EB-2 for STEM research. AAO found first two Dhanasar prongs met but dismissed because petitioner demonstrated ability to secure employment and failed to establish that national interest was urgent enough to waive labor certification requirement.

Entrepreneur in agricultural technology with advanced degree sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for platform-based operational model. AAO dismissed appeal, finding endeavor lacks national importance because petitioner did not demonstrate impact beyond business and future clients to the field more broadly.

Dentist sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed the appeal because petitioner presented inconsistent and ambiguous descriptions of her proposed endeavor across multiple opportunities, failing to establish it sufficiently to analyze under any Dhanasar prong.