Manufacturing engineering manager sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed, holding that although petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional and is well positioned to advance the endeavor, it lacks national importance because it does not demonstrate sufficient prospective impact on the field or nation.

A general operations manager in transportation and logistics seeks NIW for EB-2 exceptional ability. He claimed all six evidentiary criteria but the AAO found he failed to meet the minimum three criteria requirement, lacking eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification and thus ineligible for NIW consideration.

Entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability with NIW. AAO dismissed appeal finding petitioner met only two of required three criteria: academic record and membership. Petitioner failed to demonstrate license criterion applied and recognition for achievements; Dhanasar analysis not reached.

Entrepreneur and venture capitalist in information and communications technology sought EB-2 NIW classification. Proposed to provide consulting and training services. AAO dismissed, finding proposed work lacks national importance under Dhanasar first prong; services too limited to company clientele without substantial economic benefit.