Project engineer sought NIW for EB-2. Service Center approved advanced degree but denied NIW. AAO dismissed because proposed roadway safety endeavor lacked sufficient detail and national importance; no direct connection established between specific endeavor and broader implications.

Franchise and business management consultant sought NIW to work as entrepreneur providing consulting services. AAO held petition failed because proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; generalized economic benefits and small business support insufficient without evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic effects.

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.

Information technology and telecommunications entrepreneur self-petitioner seeking national interest waiver under EB-2. The AAO dismissed, finding the petitioner met underlying EB-2 requirements but failed to demonstrate national importance; proposed cloud and 5G infrastructure services were not differentiated from existing providers.