Finance specialist sought EB-2 with NIW for a financial services business. The AAO held the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance because benefits appeared limited to his employer; modest job projections and non-binding letters of intent were insufficient for national-level impact.

Aircraft maintenance technician sought EB-2 exceptional ability with national interest waiver for proposed aircraft maintenance and training business. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed first prong: specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance despite aircraft technician shortage; generic industry value insufficient.

A financial manager seeks NIW under EB-2. He claimed his proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. The AAO found substantial merit but not national importance because his work would not extend beyond his employer to impact the financial services field more broadly.

A civil engineer proposing a clean energy consulting company seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed the director's finding that the proposed endeavor lacks national importance. Business plan lacked sufficient detail on worker employment and economic impact. Appeal dismissed on first Dhanasar prong; second and third prongs reserved.