A cybersecurity director and entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for IT business development. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance because it would not impact the field broadly or provide substantial economic benefits beyond the petitioner's specific customers and employers.

Animation specialist with advanced degree seeks NIW for EB-2. Claimed proposed animation work is of national importance. AAO held the work lacks national importance because petitioner failed to demonstrate broader implications beyond employer and its clients; the importance of the field itself is insufficient.

A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

Commercial airline pilot sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance under Dhanasar's first prong, as his work would not extend beyond his employers to enhance societal welfare broadly.