An audio-video editor, filmmaker, and producer sought EB-2 and NIW. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for EB-2 classification, lacking adequate credentials evaluation and not meeting the advanced degree or exceptional ability requirements.

Business management consultant sought national interest waiver claiming endeavor of operational supervision and continuous improvement techniques. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance, finding past company results insufficient to establish broad impact and applicant's qualifications relevant only to subsequent prong. Appeal dismissed.

Health and safety specialist sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW based on proposed safety app development. Service Center found exceptional ability met three criteria but no degree of expertise significantly above field. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance: app benefits only petitioner's employer and clients, not broader industry or public; field importance does not equal endeavor importance.

A commercial pilot from Colombia sought EB-2 exceptional ability and NIW based on filling pilot shortages. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the petitioner's proposed work lacked national importance. Working in a shortage-field alone does not establish national importance; the specific endeavor must demonstrate broader implications and impact beyond the employer and its clientele.