A professional with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2. The petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because insufficient new evidence was presented. The AAO affirmed that letters of support and industry evidence did not establish the specific proposed endeavor had national importance under Dhanasar's first prong.

Legal consultant with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for consulting work supporting U.S. small and medium enterprises in internationalization. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; modest job creation projections insufficient to demonstrate prospective impact at national level. Appeal dismissed.

A business and logistics specialist sought EB-2 NIW for work in the import-export industry. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it showed only employer-specific cost reduction, not broader field impact or documented job creation potential.

Attorney sought EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification with NIW. Director denied motion to reconsider without establishing new legal analysis. AAO dismissed appeal holding director properly followed procedural requirements for motion denial.