A nutritional supplement entrepreneur sought EB-2 with NIW. The AAO found he lacked five years of progressive post-degree experience required for advanced degree equivalency. On NIW merits, his proposed business showed substantial merit but not national importance; job creation of seven positions lacked adequate explanation of substantial positive economic effects.

Computer user support specialist seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed national importance based on STEM field priority and IT labor shortage. AAO dismissed because generalized information about IT field does not establish national importance of specific endeavor to advance IT career.

Speech-language pathologist holding foreign bachelor's degree equivalent sought national interest waiver. Did not establish five years progressive experience for advanced degree professional status. Proposed endeavor providing patient care lacked national importance as it would impact only direct clients. Appeal dismissed.

A dentist seeking EB-2 NIW as entrepreneur failed to establish five years progressive post-baccalaureate experience through employer letters and failed to submit required labor certification form. Appeal dismissed on independent alternative grounds without reaching NIW analysis.