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.

IT project manager sought NIW based on EB-2 advanced degree. AAO found she qualified for underlying EB-2 but dismissed NIW appeal because her proposed IT consulting and research tool development lacked evidence of national importance or broader field impact beyond her employers and clients.

IT professional and startup CEO sought EB-2 with NIW for web development, design, and IT consulting company. AAO found petitioner qualified for EB-2 but lacked national importance for proposed endeavor. STEM field alone insufficient; no evidence of broader implications or substantial positive economic effects. Appeal dismissed.