ESL teacher with master's degree seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. Petitioner claimed teaching is substantial merit and nationally important. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance; teaching activities would not extend beyond individual students to impact field broadly.

A chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification because the record lacked evidence of requisite academic credentials and progressive employment experience, making the waiver issue moot.

Financial manager sought EB-2 NIW. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would not impact the financial field broadly and lacked significant potential for U.S. employment or substantial economic effects. Appeal dismissed.

A language educator with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner failed the first Dhanasar prong: while her endeavor in language education had substantial merit, she did not demonstrate national importance. Her curriculum development and teaching activities lacked broader implications beyond her immediate students and employer.