Project engineer sought NIW for EB-2. Service Center approved advanced degree but denied NIW. AAO dismissed because proposed roadway safety endeavor lacked sufficient detail and national importance; no direct connection established between specific endeavor and broader implications.

Electronic engineering technician claimed exceptional ability and national interest waiver. AAO held petitioner established no exceptional ability criteria and failed to meet minimum three-criterion threshold for EB-2, making national interest waiver analysis unnecessary.

Entrepreneur in financial consulting holding advanced degree applied for EB-2 with NIW under Dhanasar framework. Director found substantial merit but denied national importance; AAO affirmed. Petitioner's consulting business lacked evidence of specific endeavor having prospective impact beyond own clients and employees.

A chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification because the record lacked evidence of requisite academic credentials and progressive employment experience, making the waiver issue moot.