Entrepreneur importing and distributing textiles sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar framework; endeavor was too general and offered no evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic benefits.

Legal analyst with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for self-employment. AAO affirmed denial under Dhanasar because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner's business would serve only local clients without broader field implications or substantial economic effects beyond her own enterprise.

An entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW for a freight trucking business claimed national interest based on job creation and economic growth. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked sufficient evidence of prospective impact extending beyond the company and its customers to demonstrate national importance.

An entrepreneur seeks NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional to establish a company offering reputation, positioning, and brand-building consultancy to corporations. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to show the endeavor has national importance, as it lacks broader implications extending beyond the company's clients to the relevant fields.