Civil construction specialist with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO found proposed endeavor, though meritorious, lacks demonstrated national importance and fails to show broader impact beyond employer and clients. Appeal dismissed.

Civil construction project manager with master's degree proposes Florida-based residential and commercial remodeling company. AAO dismissed the national interest waiver appeal, finding the business plan lacked documented evidence of prospective impact beyond serving specific clients or employees, and projected revenues and job creation were insufficient to demonstrate national importance.

Manufacturing engineering manager sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed, holding that although petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional and is well positioned to advance the endeavor, it lacks national importance because it does not demonstrate sufficient prospective impact on the field or nation.

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.