A forecasting and data analysis researcher sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO dismissed, finding the first Dhanasar prong met but the second and third prongs unmet: insufficient evidence of being well-positioned to advance the endeavor and that a waiver would benefit the United States.

Petitioner is an applied scientist with a master's degree in computer science proposing AI research. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish that his specific proposed endeavor has national importance; generalized claims about AI advancement without detailed prospective work plans are insufficient.

A psychology professor with Ph.D. sought EB-2 national interest waiver for research on data science and ecological threats. AAO found proposed research has substantial merit and national importance but determined petitioner lacks evidence of being well-positioned to advance endeavor; appeal dismissed.

A mathematician with a Ph.D. sought an EB-2 national interest waiver for mathematical research with government initiative alignment. The AAO agreed the proposed endeavor meets the first Dhanasar prong but found the petitioner is not well-positioned to advance it due to unclear employment status, unclear research duties, and insufficient evidence of available funding and institutional support.