Oil and gas project manager with advanced degree seeks NIW. Director found substantial merit but not national importance. AAO affirmed that proposed endeavor lacks necessary prospective impact, broader field implications, or significant U.S. job creation or economic effects at national level.

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.

A computer vision engineer with Master's in electrical and computer engineering sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO found proposed AI research had substantial merit and national importance but concluded petitioner lacked sufficient record of success, detailed plan, or financial means to advance the endeavor.

A commercial airline pilot and captain with advanced qualifications proposed pilot and flight instructor work and aviation safety consultancy. The AAO held his expertise and prior success, while relevant to positioning under the second prong, do not establish national importance of the specific proposed endeavor, which lacks demonstrated broader implications for the aviation industry.