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.

Civil construction project manager with master's degree proposes Florida-based residential and commercial remodeling company. AAO dismissed the national interest waiver appeal, finding the business plan lacked documented evidence of prospective impact beyond serving specific clients or employees, and projected revenues and job creation were insufficient to demonstrate national importance.

Entrepreneur with twelve years business and technology experience seeks EB-2 NIW. Claimed business development and real estate technology solutions have national importance. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite having substantial merit; low business revenue and absence of broader implications fail to demonstrate national benefit.

Civil engineer with graduate business coursework seeks NIW. AAO affirmed denial, finding no demonstrated national importance for specific proposed endeavor. Articles on STEM importance and engineering shortages insufficient; analysis must focus on individual's specific endeavor, not industry importance.