Entrepreneur sought NIW as EB-2 exceptional ability individual in business. AAO affirmed that petitioner failed to establish advanced degree or exceptional ability qualification under underlying EB-2 category. Dhanasar framework analysis not reached due to lack of prerequisite eligibility.

A post-doctoral research associate in entomology sought NIW for EB-2 classification. The AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks sufficient specificity and documented broader impact; prior publication citations and speaking engagements do not establish that future teaching, mentoring, and research would impact the field nationally rather than only serve local students and institutions.

Physical therapist with Brazilian credentials sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO reversed the Service Center finding and held petitioner failed to establish advanced degree professional status or exceptional ability, with insufficient progressive post-baccalaureate experience, making NIW analysis unnecessary.

Engineering project manager seeking NIW. Appeal dismissed because petitioner failed to establish eligibility for underlying EB-2 classification; credential evaluation did not comply with regulatory requirements and did not demonstrate academic equivalency of foreign education.