Data scientist seeking NIW for EB-2 classification. AAO affirmed dismissal because proposed endeavor lacks national importance; while substantial merit established, petitioner's work benefits only current employer with no demonstration of innovations or impact extending beyond employer's business interests or clients.

An exercise physiologist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver for work in exercise physiology and business. The AAO affirmed the service center's denial because the petitioner failed to demonstrate his proposed endeavor had national importance beyond his individual clients and lacked evidence of substantial economic impact.

Commercial pilot and flight instructor seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. Petitioner failed to establish foreign equivalent to U.S. advanced degree; diploma was three-year credential equivalent to only U.S. bachelor's degree. Intended occupation does not meet profession requirement; petition dismissed.

Security engineer with advanced degree claimed national interest waiver for proposed cloud security research. AAO upheld denial, finding the specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance and presented material changes to initial proposal without clear prospective impact beyond the employer.