Self-petitioner IT consultant with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW. Claimed 24 years experience and endeavor generating eight jobs with national importance. AAO affirmed Director's denial; specific endeavor lacks national importance despite IT industry significance; claimed job creation and past experience insufficient for national importance determination.

Petroleum engineer proposes work on cost-effective, environmentally sustainable hydrocarbon recovery using digital technologies for oil and gas operators. Claimed national importance addressing U.S. energy security and sector innovation. AAO affirmed denial: statements emphasize personal expertise rather than specific endeavor scope; lacks detailed plan or evidence the work extends beyond prospective employer to impact industry broadly.

A drilling engineer with an advanced degree sought an EB-2 national interest waiver for a predictive maintenance project. The AAO found the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks demonstrated national importance beyond the employer and immediate business partners, failing the first Dhanasar prong. The appeal was dismissed without reaching the second and third prongs.

A computer information systems professional proposed modernization services to small and medium enterprises. The AAO held the endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar; services to direct clients alone do not establish broader field impact or global implications needed for national importance. Appeal dismissed.