An entrepreneur and international insurance specialist sought NIW, claiming his endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO found no clear EB-2 underlying classification determination made by the Director. On national importance, the record discussed general benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation to economies but failed to establish the petitioner's specific proposed endeavor would have prospective national impact.

A finance and insurance manager with an advanced degree sought NIW. The AAO confirmed EB-2 eligibility but dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor of process improvement and financial management for multiple companies lacked the national importance required under the first Dhanasar prong; projections for job creation and revenue were 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.

An airplane pilot sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a proposed aviation training business in Florida. AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance. The business plan lacked specifics on wages, worker numbers, location, and how the endeavor would have broader implications beyond the aviation industry.