Medical researcher seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed medical research endeavor had national importance and that she was well positioned to advance it. AAO found petitioner failed to identify a specific and consistent proposed endeavor; record reflected numerous changing activities. Appeal dismissed after second denial.

Ophthalmologic researcher seeking NIW for EB-2 classification claimed research on retinopathy of prematurity has substantial merit and national importance. AAO found first prong met but dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to demonstrate being well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor through citation frequency, field-wide impact, or community interest.

Dental care entrepreneur seeking NIW to establish dental practice. Claimed national importance based on dental professional shortage and environmental benefits of practice. AAO affirmed denial, finding that serving individual patients lacks national importance; professional shortage alone insufficient under Dhanasar framework.

A general and operations manager seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to operate an HVAC company. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish that the specific endeavor had national importance despite demonstrating substantial merit; claims about general industry need and economic benefits were unsupported by probative evidence.