IT sales manager with advanced degree seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO upheld denial, finding petitioner established substantial merit but failed to show national importance; stated intention to work in important field does not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor.

Cybersecurity professional sought EB-2 NIW for proposed work developing advanced payment security and fraud detection systems. AAO found substantial merit but concluded endeavor lacked national importance; work would not extend beyond prospective employers or customers to impact field broadly or produce substantial economic benefits.

Information security specialist sought NIW under EB-2. AAO found his proposed work in IT consulting and cybersecurity has substantial merit but lacks national importance because no documentary evidence shows broader field impact beyond employer benefit. Appeal dismissed.

A general operations manager with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance under Dhanasar; benefits are limited to individual clients without broader implications to the field or economy.