Commercial pilot and flight instructor seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. Petitioner failed to establish foreign equivalent to U.S. advanced degree; diploma was three-year credential equivalent to only U.S. bachelor's degree. Intended occupation does not meet profession requirement; petition dismissed.

An electrical engineer with a foreign Master's degree sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed research endeavor lacks the national or global implications required to establish national importance, and the petitioner is not well-positioned to advance it.

A researcher with a doctoral degree sought a national interest waiver for an EB-2 petition proposing work on substance use disorder treatment. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of her proposed endeavor despite working in an important field, lacking specific independent evidence comparable to expert letters required.

Industrial engineer seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver for modular oil and gas facility modernization work. Petitioner claimed national economic and environmental benefits. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked sufficient direct evidentiary tie to claimed benefits and national importance.