Former educator with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW for proposed educational consulting services addressing children's mental health. Director found advanced degree eligibility but denied NIW. AAO affirmed, holding proposed work lacks national importance despite merit because consulting activities would not impact educational field broadly beyond individual clients. Petition also missing required Form ETA 750B.

A physical therapist sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO withdrew the Director's misrepresentation finding and accepted substantial merit of the proposed work, but found the specific endeavor lacks national importance due to insufficient evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects. Appeal dismissed.

Architect sought NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification for proposed architectural and design projects. AAO held petitioner failed to establish specific consistent proposed endeavor and did not demonstrate national importance beyond general field significance, thus failing Dhanasar first prong.

Doctoral researcher in microbiology and bioinformatics sought NIW for EB-2 classification. AAO found proposed research endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, and petitioner was well-positioned to advance it, but dismissed motion to reconsider because petitioner failed to demonstrate expertise significantly above ordinarily encountered in field.