Application manager seeks NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification. Proposed IT work providing services to organizations with important missions. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance; while petitioner was highly qualified and IT field important, no evidence showed specific proposed endeavor would impact IT field broadly or create substantial economic or employment benefits nationally.

Petitioner with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW for affordable housing company addressing federal housing priorities. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit but not national importance. Petitioner failed to demonstrate how her specific endeavor would produce broader implications extending beyond her company and clients to impact the field or economy.

Civil construction specialist with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO found proposed endeavor, though meritorious, lacks demonstrated national importance and fails to show broader impact beyond employer and clients. Appeal dismissed.

Marketing and communications specialist with equivalent bachelor's degree and five years experience seeks national interest waiver. First prong failed: petitioner confused industry importance with specific endeavor importance. Work lacks broader field impact or substantial economic effects needed for national importance standard.