An electrical engineer with an MBA sought EB-2 classification and NIW for a consulting firm offering process safety and sustainable energy services. The proposed endeavor lacks national importance; it does not extend beyond the petitioner's employer and clients to impact the field broadly or employ disadvantaged workers.

A civil engineer with experience in metal scaffolding and building support structures sought EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor—continuing civil construction work and training employees—lacked the prospective national impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.

Manufacturing engineering manager sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed, holding that although petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional and is well positioned to advance the endeavor, it lacks national importance because it does not demonstrate sufficient prospective impact on the field or nation.

Business and financial consultant with advanced degree sought NIW to provide consulting and trade partnership services in South Florida. AAO held petitioner failed to establish national importance because his specific endeavor lacks broader implications and revenue projections do not demonstrate substantial positive economic effects.