Systems administrator for AI laboratory in clinical research company seeks EB-2 with NIW. Petitioner showed substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance of the endeavor. Decision held specific work lacks broader implications or scale reaching national impact in STEM despite relating to AI and clinical trials.

An employer petitions for NIW for a beneficiary working as an automotive HVAC engineer to continue developing energy-efficient electrified HVAC systems. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's specific proposed endeavor has national importance; working in an important field and industry does not establish the specific work extends beyond the employer with broader impact.

An employer sponsored a lead EV applications engineer for EB-2 NIW classification to develop electrified axles for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance; work on an important product does not establish the endeavor extends beyond the employer to impact the broader industry.

Mechanical engineer sought NIW for self-directed endeavor in product development and quality management. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance because it serves only the employer and clients, not the broader nation, and general industry importance does not establish specific endeavor importance under Dhanasar.