A human resources counselor sought NIW for EB-2 to start a consulting business. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the specific endeavor lacked national importance; praising petitioner's qualifications and field value does not establish the proposed business would impact the field or economy at national level.

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.

Accounting and finance manager seeking NIW. Met substantial merit but failed national importance requirement. AAO dismissed appeal, finding that general importance of accounting and finance field is insufficient and petitioner failed to show proposed endeavor impacts STEM field or critical emerging technology.

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.