An electrical engineer sought a national interest waiver for renewable energy work. The AAO found his proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, he was well positioned to advance it with relevant experience and credentials, and on balance a waiver would benefit the United States in critical energy technology.

Medical physicist sought EB-2 classification with NIW, proposing radiation therapy detector research using CdTe semiconductor material. AAO found the endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, but dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well-positioned to advance it.

Electrical engineer employed to provide energy efficiency consulting and audits seeks NIW. AAO affirmed denial because proposed work lacks national importance; local impact on customers insufficient. Petitioner failed to show broader implications or substantial economic effects required under Dhanasar first prong.

Postdoctoral candidate in electrical engineering with Master's degree sought EB-2 NIW for research in machine learning applications. AAO affirmed Service Center denial, finding endeavor has national importance but petitioner is not well positioned to advance it, lacking sufficient evidence of field influence or relevant party interest.