Physicist sought EB-2 NIW for postdoctoral research and future academic positions in physics. AAO rejected SCOPS finding of national importance; petitioner's vague, undetermined research endeavor and few citations lack national or global implications in field. Appeal dismissed.

Researcher in sciences sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding that while withdrawing some director concerns, the petitioner failed to meet at least three regulatory criteria and did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim at the very top of her field.

A physicist with a Ph.D. in physics and astronomy sought EB-2 NIW for proposed research. The AAO affirmed dismissal on the second Dhanasar prong. Though the petitioner met the first prong (substantial merit and national importance of the endeavor), he did not demonstrate sufficient qualifications, funding history, or independent research leadership to be well positioned to advance it.

A postdoctoral fellow in particle and energy transport sought EB-1A classification. The service center found three criteria met but the AAO affirmed that the totality of evidence did not show sustained acclaim or placement among the very top of the field, dismissing the appeal.