Oil and gas project manager with advanced degree seeks NIW. Director found substantial merit but not national importance. AAO affirmed that proposed endeavor lacks necessary prospective impact, broader field implications, or significant U.S. job creation or economic effects at national level.

Bank manager seeking national interest waiver. Director found substantial merit but denied on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed and additionally withdrew director's second-prong finding due to petitioner's inconsistent evidence about the proposed endeavor.

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.