Information technology and telecommunications entrepreneur self-petitioner seeking national interest waiver under EB-2. The AAO dismissed, finding the petitioner met underlying EB-2 requirements but failed to demonstrate national importance; proposed cloud and 5G infrastructure services were not differentiated from existing providers.

A computer vision engineer with Master's in electrical and computer engineering sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO found proposed AI research had substantial merit and national importance but concluded petitioner lacked sufficient record of success, detailed plan, or financial means to advance the endeavor.

A senior research scientist with a PhD sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification in artificial intelligence and privacy technology. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed research lacked demonstrated national importance under Dhanasar's first prong despite the field's merit and importance.

Safety engineer seeking EB-2 national interest waiver claiming endeavor would reduce workplace injuries and improve safety programs. AAO held endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; claimed benefits from training, automation, and best practices would benefit only specific employers and customers without broader industry implications commensurate with national importance.