Historian with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for expert witness services and market analysis. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance: no evidence of broader impact, economic effects, or industry innovations required by Dhanasar first prong.

Dental assistant and entrepreneur with Brazilian dental degree sought EB-2 NIW. Claimed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO found neither prong met: endeavor too vague and lacking data on economic impact, job creation, or field advancement. Appeal dismissed.

Economist and finance professional seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for consultancy business providing quantum finance modeling to small and medium enterprises. Claimed expertise and economic benefits. AAO dismissed, finding petitioner's accomplishments and industry knowledge do not establish national importance of a solo consultancy venture lacking documented plan or evidence of prospective impact required by Dhanasar first prong.

A general and operations manager seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to operate an HVAC company. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish that the specific endeavor had national importance despite demonstrating substantial merit; claims about general industry need and economic benefits were unsupported by probative evidence.