International tax law consultant sought national interest waiver for EB-2 advanced degree petition. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite substantial merit and positioning. Work benefits confined to employer; no evidence of broader field or national implications required.

Nurse with advanced degree initially proposing primary care work in underserved Florida areas, later proposing occupational health consulting company. AAO held both endeavors lack national importance under Dhanasar; healthcare field importance alone insufficient for specific endeavor-level impact.

Chemical engineering graduate student seeks NIW for research designing materials for PFAS water purification. AAO found first prong met but rejected second prong, concluding citations and publications alone insufficient to show field influence and well-positioning.

Mathematical and electrical engineering researcher sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Motion to reopen granted on advanced degree issue but dismissed on merits. Proposed medical imaging research endeavor too vague at filing date; potential impacts on field and national initiatives lacked sufficient direct evidentiary support despite prior research accomplishments.