Biomedical scientist sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for genetic research on medical conditions. AAO found petitioner failed to establish advanced degree eligibility due to translation deficiencies and did not demonstrate national importance of proposed endeavor, lacking specific prospective impact evidence.

Veterinarian entrepreneur seeks EB-2 national interest waiver to establish rural veterinary services firm in New York. Proposed providing affordable livestock veterinary care and food safety services. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; projected employment and revenue insufficient to demonstrate impact beyond local clients.

Medical scientist seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed proposed endeavor to bridge Korean and U.S. medical systems had substantial merit and national importance, and that he was well positioned to advance it. AAO found the endeavor lacked specificity, techniques were not clearly identified or proven superior to existing U.S. offerings, and no demonstrated partnerships or interest from relevant institutions.

A medical researcher with advanced degrees in pulmonary medicine sought NIW classification to continue research on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and asthma therapeutics. The AAO reversed the service center's denial, finding the proposed research has substantial merit and national importance, the petitioner is well positioned to advance it, and waiving the job offer would benefit the United States.