Information technology and telecommunications entrepreneur self-petitioner seeking national interest waiver under EB-2. The AAO dismissed, finding the petitioner met underlying EB-2 requirements but failed to demonstrate national importance; proposed cloud and 5G infrastructure services were not differentiated from existing providers.

Economist and finance professional seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for consultancy business providing quantum finance modeling to small and medium enterprises. Claimed expertise and economic benefits. AAO dismissed, finding petitioner's accomplishments and industry knowledge do not establish national importance of a solo consultancy venture lacking documented plan or evidence of prospective impact required by Dhanasar first prong.

A sales director seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver claimed ability to direct organizational sales teams and develop training programs. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance as it would only affect individual partner companies without demonstrating substantial positive economic effects or broader field impact.

Self-petitioner health and safety engineer seeking NIW as EB-2. Claimed endeavor in occupational health and safety management has national importance. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks definitive consistent description and sufficient evidence that work would impact the field broadly or generate substantial positive economic effects nationally.