An agricultural and construction consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to start a consulting company. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, lacking specific evidence of prospective impact beyond serving individual clients.

Computer systems consulting entrepreneur sought national interest waiver for EB-2 petition. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite substantial merit, affecting only niche target market without broader industry or economic impact.

Special education coordinator sought EB-2 NIW to establish Texas education consultancy. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to establish national importance of the specific endeavor, which lacked identifiable unique methodologies or prospective broad impact beyond local service provision.

A professional sought EB-2 with NIW to establish a freight transportation company proposing to employ 20 workers. The AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence of national importance. The proposed endeavor would benefit specific customers and local employment without demonstrating broader implications for the transportation field.