A business manager and consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to establish a consulting company in financial education and business administration. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance, lacking evidence that the proposed endeavor would impact the fields more broadly beyond serving individual clients.

An IT consultant proposed establishing a consulting business and sought NIW for EB-2 as advanced degree holder. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed venture had substantial merit but lacked national importance because it would not affect the broader IT field.

Cybersecurity researcher seeks EB-2 NIW. Claimed field importance and connection to national cybersecurity interests establish national importance of proposed research. AAO dismissed, holding national importance requires prospective impact on field more broadly; research focused on completing doctorate lacks defined, nationally important employment endeavor.

Entrepreneur with twelve years business and technology experience seeks EB-2 NIW. Claimed business development and real estate technology solutions have national importance. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite having substantial merit; low business revenue and absence of broader implications fail to demonstrate national benefit.