A postdoctoral neuroscience researcher seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 advanced degree petition demonstrated the first Dhanasar prong: substantial merit and national importance of her proposed research. However, she failed the second prong because her academic accomplishments, citations, and letters of support were insufficient to show she is well positioned to advance the endeavor. Appeal dismissed.

Medical services provider with advanced degree sought NIW for EB-2 to provide CBD therapeutic education consulting. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it contained only generalized descriptions without sufficient documentation demonstrating specific prospective impact on healthcare or the broader economy.

A dual-language educator seeks NIW for teaching and educational content development. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that although the field has substantial merit, the petitioner failed to detail, quantify, or document where activities will occur or provide evidence of prospective impact rising to national importance.

Labor relations consultant sought NIW for EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. AAO withdrew Service Center approval of EB-2 eligibility, finding insufficient evidence of advanced degree equivalent and required progressive work experience, rendering Dhanasar analysis unnecessary.