Self-petitioner, engineer in electrical and electronics engineering and oil and gas sector, sought NIW for continuation of employment. Met underlying EB-2 advanced degree requirement but failed first Dhanasar prong: training endeavor, though occurring in important industry, affects only specific employer and clients, not field broadly, and lacks national importance.

A legal analyst sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor—legal analysis for U.S. companies and individuals—lacked the broader implications, national or global reach, and significant employment or economic impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.

A truck driver and shipping executive sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a Florida freight shipping company. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite industry driver shortages, as petitioner submitted only industry-wide evidence without demonstrating his specific business's national impact.

General and operations manager seeking EB-2 advanced degree with national interest waiver. Claimed management endeavor would have national importance and that he was well positioned to advance it. AAO found material changes to proposed endeavor between filing and RFE response; initial employment no longer viable; endeavor lacked demonstration of broader implications or substantial economic effects.