Physical therapist assistant sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. Director approved exceptional ability; AAO withdrew that finding and found petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification due to insufficient evidence of degree equivalency and continuous professional licensure, rendering NIW analysis unnecessary.

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.

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.

An ophthalmology researcher with advanced degrees sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for continued research on retinal diseases and treatments. The AAO sustained appeal, finding all three Dhanasar prongs met: her research has substantial merit and national importance, she is well positioned to advance it, and her contributions benefit the United States.