Information technology and telecommunications entrepreneur self-petitioner seeking national interest waiver under EB-2. The AAO dismissed, finding the petitioner met underlying EB-2 requirements but failed to demonstrate national importance; proposed cloud and 5G infrastructure services were not differentiated from existing providers.

Audiovisual production entrepreneur sought NIW for business marketing small and medium enterprises in underserved areas. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit but no national importance. Unsubstantiated projections and lack of demonstrated broader field impact failed Dhanasar first prong.

A financial manager with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW classification. Director and AAO agreed substantial merit was established but national importance was not. Petitioner claimed her Brazil-focused financial business would create economic bridges, but lacked independent corroborating evidence; field importance alone was insufficient.

IT professional and startup CEO sought EB-2 with NIW for web development, design, and IT consulting company. AAO found petitioner qualified for EB-2 but lacked national importance for proposed endeavor. STEM field alone insufficient; no evidence of broader implications or substantial positive economic effects. Appeal dismissed.