A professional sought EB-2 with NIW to establish a freight transportation company proposing to employ 20 workers. The AAO dismissed, finding insufficient evidence of national importance. The proposed endeavor would benefit specific customers and local employment without demonstrating broader implications for the transportation field.

Entrepreneur in trucking industry sought EB-2 advanced degree classification and national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner did not establish eligibility as advanced degree professional or individual of exceptional ability, lacking sufficient evidentiary criteria and documented work experience.

Infrastructure specialist proposed IT consulting firm offering system design, project management, and cybersecurity services. Sought EB-2 NIW but petitioner failed to establish specific endeavor had national importance beyond potential client benefit. AAO dismissed, finding insufficient prospective impact on IT field or economy.

Marketing professional in financial services sought advanced degree and exceptional ability classifications with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed first Dhanasar prong: established substantial merit and was well positioned but did not demonstrate that providing marketing services to limited clients has national importance distinct from general importance of her occupation.