Published AAO appeal decisions

Project execution supervisor sought national interest waiver for EB-2 advanced degree. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed work lacks national importance despite meeting prong two; improvements limited to employer's projects without broader industry impact or demonstrated U.S. economic effects.

A professional with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2. The petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because insufficient new evidence was presented. The AAO affirmed that letters of support and industry evidence did not establish the specific proposed endeavor had national importance under Dhanasar's first prong.

A petitioner proposed unspecified scientific activity and vendor machine development. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient specificity and clarity regarding substantial merit and national importance under Dhanasar's first prong.