A trucking entrepreneur sought EB-2 and NIW. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit in the proposed business but no national importance. The applicant failed to document financing capability, realistic employment potential, or broader field implications.

A professional sought EB-2 with NIW to establish a freight transportation company proposing to employ 20 workers. The AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence of national importance. The proposed endeavor would benefit specific customers and local employment without demonstrating broader implications for the transportation field.

Entrepreneur with advanced degree seeking EB-2 NIW for sustainable agriculture business development. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite substantial merit. Job creation and economic projections insufficient without supporting evidence of broader prospective impact.

Entrepreneur founding a trucking business claimed exceptional ability and NIW. AAO found the law degree did not relate to exceptional ability, the commercial driver license did not demonstrate professional practice, salary evidence was lacking, and the purported professional association was not verified, making the petitioner ineligible for the underlying classification and therefore ineligible for NIW.