A Ph.D. biochemist sought EB-2 national interest waiver to conduct aptamer research for drug detection and treatment. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: the endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, the petitioner was well-positioned to advance it, and waiving labor certification would benefit the United States.

A physician-researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences seeks NIW for research on breast cancer biomarkers and early detection. The petitioner claimed three Dhanasar prongs. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding the proposed research has substantial merit and national importance, the petitioner is well-positioned to advance it given his medical degree and publication record, and waiving job offer requirements would benefit the United States.

Senior research associate with advanced degree in medical data statistics sought NIW for EB-2. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed research had national importance but petitioner failed to demonstrate being well positioned to advance it despite citations and peer review work.

Physician researcher in pathology and cellular biology sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for hematological malignancy research. AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: research has substantial merit and national importance, petitioner well-positioned by experience and publication record, and waiver benefits U.S. healthcare interests.