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.

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.

Accounting and finance manager seeking NIW. Met substantial merit but failed national importance requirement. AAO dismissed appeal, finding that general importance of accounting and finance field is insufficient and petitioner failed to show proposed endeavor impacts STEM field or critical emerging technology.

Marketing manager employed by U.S. organization seeking EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed substantial merit for strategic marketing work. Advanced degree established but failed first Dhanasar prong: proposed work lacked national importance beyond specific employer and clients. Appeal dismissed.