A cybersecurity entrepreneur from Brazil sought EB-2 NIW for a software and cybersecurity services business. The AAO dismissed the petition because the petitioner lacked categorical EB-2 eligibility and failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor had national importance; anticipated job creation was unclear and lacked substantial prospective economic impact.

Brazilian audiovisual production entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial because petitioner failed to meet three of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability, including insufficient employer letters, no comparable license or certification evidence, and no comparative salary data demonstrating exceptional ability.

CEO and entrepreneur in healthcare facility maintenance and waste management seeks to establish cleaning services business in Florida. Claimed endeavor would strengthen healthcare institutions and create jobs. AAO dismissed appeal; AAO also withdrew USCIS determination that petitioner qualifies as advanced degree professional, and found endeavor lacks national importance.

A computer programmer and IT management entrepreneur self-petitioner claimed EB-2 as advanced degree professional or exceptional ability individual, plus NIW. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner provided insufficient and inconsistent evidence of proposed endeavor, occupation, and work history, failing EB-2 threshold.