A Ph.D. student in informatics sought NIW for EB-2 classification with advanced degree. The AAO dismissed appeal after finding the proposed AI research endeavor lacks national importance. Field importance and STEM or critical emerging technology status alone do not establish specific endeavor's national importance.

A business administrator sought EB-2 classification as advanced degree professional or person of exceptional ability, plus NIW. SCOPS denied both. The AAO remanded, finding SCOPS misrepresented the record, confused two separate petitions, and did not provide meaningful opportunity to contest. No opinion on ultimate merits.

Computer scientist with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW for data warehouse and machine learning research. AAO held proposed research lacked sufficient detail and documentation to demonstrate national importance beyond employer; relied on petitioner's own statements without corroborating evidence.

Structural engineer consultant seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver. Petitioner holds advanced degree and meets substantial merit requirement. However, proposed endeavor lacks national importance because partnerships undefined, events unspecified, and projected creation of twenty jobs insufficient. Proposed business does not demonstrate broader field impact or substantial economic effects. First Dhanasar prong not satisfied; appeal dismissed.