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.

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.

Nurse practitioner specializing in hospital infection control sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Qualified as advanced degree professional but failed first Dhanasar prong. Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; standard clinical nursing work lacks broader implications or demonstrable substantial economic impact.

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.