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.

CEO and entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. Director denied both. AAO affirmed, finding petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 as advanced degree professional or exceptional ability due to insufficient academic documentation, lack of progressive work experience, and deficient evidentiary support, rendering NIW analysis unnecessary.

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.

An entrepreneur with advanced degree sought NIW to lead financial consulting and loan services business. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite general importance of entrepreneurs, and petitioner not well positioned to advance it.