Physical education instructor with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; training programs benefit individual clients but do not establish broader fitness industry implications or substantial economic effects required.

Aircraft mechanic with sixteen years experience sought national interest waiver for EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. AAO found applicant met three regulatory criteria but failed to demonstrate expertise significantly above ordinary level. Underlying EB-2 eligibility not established. Appeal dismissed.

IT specialist proposes establishing technical solutions consultancy for small business clients in accounting, finance, and operations. Petitioner claimed national importance through job creation and economic development. AAO held the endeavor lacks national importance because impact limited to individual clients, not industry-wide.

A financial and investment analyst entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification by meeting the initial evidence threshold, making Dhanasar analysis unnecessary.