Industrial instrumentation specialist sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed, finding proposed endeavor of providing instrumentation services to manufacturing companies lacks national importance; benefits limited to specific employer and clients without broader field or economic impact.

A marketing manager sought NIW as EB-2. The AAO found he lacked the advanced degree requirement and failed the first Dhanasar prong: his proposed marketing work lacked national importance despite general industry need. Appeal dismissed.

Marketing manager with 15 years experience in Brazil sought NIW for self-owned marketing business. Petitioner claimed national importance based on job creation and economic impact. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked sufficient evidence of national importance or broader industry impact beyond serving clients.

Biomedical systems technician seeks NIW to establish business providing clinical engineering services, equipment maintenance, and training. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of the proposed endeavor, lacking evidence of substantial economic impact, job creation, or industry-wide implications beyond prospective clients.