Aircraft maintenance consultant seeking NIW for aviation consulting business. Asserted endeavor would employ U.S. workers, advance aviation education, and support FAA and National Center for Advancement of Aviation objectives. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite alignment with national initiatives.

Urban planner sought NIW under EB-2 to start consulting company for sustainable modular housing and disaster relief. AAO found substantial merit but dismissed because petitioner did not establish national importance, failing to show how his services would impact the industry beyond local scope.

A facility manager sought EB-2 national interest waiver for proposed facility management and sustainability projects. While establishing substantial merit, he failed to demonstrate national importance under Dhanasar because the record lacked evidence of broader field implications, significant U.S. worker employment potential, or substantial positive economic effects beyond individual customer benefits.

Airline pilot and engineer seeks NIW for EB-2 to establish aviation safety training company in HUBZone. AAO dismissed appeal, finding endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; speculative training program lacks broad implications beyond proposed company clientele.