A physiotherapist sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed that the petitioner failed to meet the underlying EB-2 exceptional ability requirement at the final merits stage, despite satisfying three initial criteria. Because eligibility for the underlying classification was not established, NIW analysis was waived and the appeal was dismissed.

Construction tradesman sought NIW for occupational health and safety consulting. AAO dismissed appeal because repeated material misrepresentations about the proposed endeavor vitiated eligibility, and even setting those aside, the endeavor lacked national importance and petitioner was not well positioned to advance it.

University sponsoring assistant professor in ethnomusicology for EB-2 exceptional ability with Schedule A designation. Petitioner claimed five of seven regulatory criteria. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to adequately develop arguments on appeal, rendering claims waived.

An attorney sought EB-2 NIW classification for fire safety compliance work. SCOPS initially approved but revoked, finding no national importance. AAO affirmed dismissal, holding that working in an important field alone is insufficient; petitioner must show proposed endeavor's prospective impact reaches national importance level.