A business analyst sought EB-2 NIW to establish an AI cybersecurity business as CEO and software developer. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance; alignment with government cybersecurity priorities does not establish the specific endeavor's national significance.

IT network and cybersecurity engineer seeking national interest waiver claimed his proposed work serves national importance. AAO held that day-to-day engineering services lack broader implications required for national importance, dismissing appeal on first Dhanasar prong.

IT sales manager with advanced degree seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO upheld denial, finding petitioner established substantial merit but failed to show national importance; stated intention to work in important field does not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor.

Cybersecurity professional sought EB-2 NIW for proposed work developing advanced payment security and fraud detection systems. AAO found substantial merit but concluded endeavor lacked national importance; work would not extend beyond prospective employers or customers to impact field broadly or produce substantial economic benefits.