An entrepreneur and international insurance specialist sought NIW, claiming his endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO found no clear EB-2 underlying classification determination made by the Director. On national importance, the record discussed general benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation to economies but failed to establish the petitioner's specific proposed endeavor would have prospective national impact.

A finance and insurance manager with an advanced degree sought NIW. The AAO confirmed EB-2 eligibility but dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor of process improvement and financial management for multiple companies lacked the national importance required under the first Dhanasar prong; projections for job creation and revenue were insufficient.

Insurance sales agent and entrepreneur sought NIW under EB-2 based on exceptional ability. AAO dismissed appeal; though endeavor had substantial merit, petitioner failed to show national importance or broader implications beyond company and clientele despite field industry importance.

A truck driver and shipping executive sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a Florida freight shipping company. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite industry driver shortages, as petitioner submitted only industry-wide evidence without demonstrating his specific business's national impact.