An advanced degree professional sought EB-2 national interest waiver for work improving oil and gas extraction processes. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked substantial merit and national importance due to inconsistent and vague descriptions of specific plans and insufficient evidence of prospective economic effects.

Sustainability specialist sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. He claimed work helping companies become sustainable would address climate change and create jobs. AAO dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient evidence of national importance; general assertions about economic impact without concrete corroboration were insufficient.

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.

Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.