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.

Ph.D. student in computer science with research focus on human-machine interfaces and AI sought EB-2 with NIW. AAO reversed service center on prong one, finding national importance established, but affirmed dismissal after finding petitioner not well positioned to advance endeavor.

A physical therapist with advanced degree seeks NIW for employment in functional dermatology and orthopedics. AAO affirmed denial because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; it benefits patients only, not the physical therapy field or healthcare industry broadly, despite being a meritorious undertaking.

A military chaplain with advanced foreign degrees sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. The AAO found she met the advanced degree requirement but dismissed her appeal because her proposed military chaplain endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance beyond serving individual servicemembers.