A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

Marketing manager with 15 years experience in Brazil sought NIW for self-owned marketing business. Petitioner claimed national importance based on job creation and economic impact. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked sufficient evidence of national importance or broader industry impact beyond serving clients.

Mechanical engineer sought NIW for self-directed endeavor in product development and quality management. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance because it serves only the employer and clients, not the broader nation, and general industry importance does not establish specific endeavor importance under Dhanasar.

Professional in human resources consulting seeks NIW for EB-2 classification as advanced degree holder or exceptional ability. Claimed endeavor addresses workforce skills gap through training programs. AAO held endeavor lacks broader field impact and fails to demonstrate national importance required for NIW.