Self-petitioner logistics and trucking manager seeking EB-2 NIW to start trucking company and driving school. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor; business projected only modest employment and revenue with no demonstrated broader field or economic impact.

Entrepreneur in logistics sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver. Director denied petition, finding petitioner satisfied only two of required three exceptional ability criteria. AAO upheld Director's determination that petitioner lacked full-time employment documentation for ten-year requirement and dismissed appeal; NIW issue rendered moot.

An entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW classification as advanced degree professional or exceptional ability individual. The AAO affirmed the Director's denial, finding insufficient evidence of advanced degree requirements and failure to meet three exceptional ability criteria. National interest waiver was not analyzed.

A product manager with master's degrees in international business and marketing seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed denial because while the endeavor has substantial merit, the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance as the proposed work lacks prospective impact beyond his employer.