An investment advisor seeks EB-2 NIW as advanced degree professional with national interest waiver. SCOPS found her qualified for underlying EB-2 but denied waiver. AAO affirmed, finding her proposed endeavor lacks national importance because working as investment trust manager would not impact her field broadly or generate substantial positive economic effects.

Mathematics educator with 17 years teaching experience sought NIW for EB-2 classification. AAO affirmed SCOPS denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because impacts were limited to her company and students without demonstrating broader field-level benefits or innovation.

A senior research scientist with a PhD sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification in artificial intelligence and privacy technology. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed research lacked demonstrated national importance under Dhanasar's first prong despite the field's merit and importance.

An assistant professor in classics sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO held the proposed endeavor—study of ancient inscriptions, preservation of epigraphical resources, and classics teaching—has substantial merit but lacks the requisite national importance under Dhanasar's first prong, and did not address the remaining prongs.