A telecommunications business manager self-petitioning for NIW sought EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. The AAO found the proposed endeavor of integrating AI and IoT in telecommunications had substantial merit but lacked demonstrated national importance. The decision dismissed because petitioner failed to show specific national-level impact beyond his company.

A data scientist with an advanced degree sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed the service center denial, finding the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because the petitioner provided no evidence of prospective impact beyond the employer or significant economic effects.

A computer information systems professional proposed modernization services to small and medium enterprises. The AAO held the endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar; services to direct clients alone do not establish broader field impact or global implications needed for national importance. Appeal dismissed.

A paralegal and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a legal consulting firm. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; industry importance and past accomplishments were insufficient without evidence of broad prospective impact or substantial economic effects.