A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

Entrepreneur seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to develop a business venture. Petitioner claimed substantial merit and national importance based on business plan, support letters, and documentary evidence. AAO dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance beyond the immediate employer and customers; descriptions conflicted with Form I-140.

Electrical engineer employed to provide energy efficiency consulting and audits seeks NIW. AAO affirmed denial because proposed work lacks national importance; local impact on customers insufficient. Petitioner failed to show broader implications or substantial economic effects required under Dhanasar first prong.

Solar energy installations manager with advanced degree seeking NIW. Claimed substantial merit and national importance of solar installation business. AAO found endeavor failed first prong because applicant did not demonstrate prospective impact extending beyond company employees and customers to broader national level.