Electrical and computer engineering researcher with master's degree sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. AAO found the proposed research endeavor has national importance but dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to demonstrate being well-positioned to advance it.

Advanced degree holder in transportation field self-petitioner seeks NIW for company providing truck driver services in Florida. Director found endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance and broader implications beyond customers and employees. Petitioner on appeal argued against numerical thresholds for economic impact but provided no evidence of regional or national economic significance. AAO affirmed dismissal.

Civil engineer and construction manager sought NIW for renovation and construction business in local area. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner's professional experience relates to second prong, not the specific endeavor's broader impact required.

A network security consultant proposed establishing a consulting firm and sought EB-2 and NIW. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; industry relevance alone insufficient under Dhanasar.