A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

Aircraft pilot and entrepreneur seeking NIW for EB-2 exceptional ability classification proposed a pilot staffing company. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance because the endeavor lacked broader impact beyond the company and its clients, with insufficient evidence of economic scale or scope to affect the nation's economy or aviation industry.

Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.

Automobile interior restorer with advanced degrees in industrial design sought EB-2 NIW classification after establishing his own manufacturing business. AAO held the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of his specific endeavor, as local employment and economic benefits to car dealerships and suppliers did not establish broader impact on the field or economy commensurate with national interest.