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.

A business professional sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for a business plan emphasizing employment creation and economic growth in a depressed area. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding substantial merit but rejecting national importance; the endeavor's benefits were regional, not national, and did not address the field broadly.

Electronic and civil engineer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for IT consulting services. AAO dismissed appeal because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; general claims about industry growth insufficient without showing specific prospective impact.

A financial manager sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for self-employment in financial planning and analysis. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because benefits would not extend beyond her future employers and customers to impact the broader financial management industry.