A chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification because the record lacked evidence of requisite academic credentials and progressive employment experience, making the waiver issue moot.

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.

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.

Economist and finance professional seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for consultancy business providing quantum finance modeling to small and medium enterprises. Claimed expertise and economic benefits. AAO dismissed, finding petitioner's accomplishments and industry knowledge do not establish national importance of a solo consultancy venture lacking documented plan or evidence of prospective impact required by Dhanasar first prong.