A general and operations manager seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to operate an HVAC company. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish that the specific endeavor had national importance despite demonstrating substantial merit; claims about general industry need and economic benefits were unsupported by probative evidence.

Business manager sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, affirming director's determination that while endeavor had substantial merit, applicant failed to demonstrate national importance under Dhanasar, lacking evidence of projected economic impact or job creation beyond individual company benefit.

A social worker sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found she qualified as an advanced degree professional but failed the first Dhanasar prong because her endeavor lacked sufficient national importance; providing social work services without broader field-wide implications was insufficient.

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.