A general and operations manager pursued EB-2 advanced degree and NIW classification. The AAO found the petitioner failed to identify a specific proposed endeavor, instead describing general construction management. Without specific details, national importance and positioning could not be assessed.

A facility manager sought EB-2 national interest waiver for proposed facility management and sustainability projects. While establishing substantial merit, he failed to demonstrate national importance under Dhanasar because the record lacked evidence of broader field implications, significant U.S. worker employment potential, or substantial positive economic effects beyond individual customer benefits.

Project management specialist with advanced master's degree seeks EB-2 NIW for self-employment in urban infrastructure development. Director found substantial merit but no national importance. AAO affirmed, holding proposed endeavor lacks national scope or broader implications beyond applicant's own business, and lacks sufficient evidence of prospective impact or regional benefit.

Advanced degree professional seeks NIW for business endeavor supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Claimed alignment with U.S. government initiatives and economic benefits would establish national importance. AAO found vague assertions without specific details or probative evidence of broader industry impact; merely working in important field insufficient without demonstrating specific endeavor's national importance.