Self-petitioner entrepreneur in finance seeking NIW as EB-2. Claimed endeavor of financial advisory and training has substantial merit and national importance. AAO held the endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance because evidence does not show broader impact on the finance industry or economy beyond the business itself.

An oriental medicine practitioner sought national interest waiver but was first denied advanced degree eligibility due to inability to prove five years progressive experience or operating clinic. AAO affirmed, finding the proposed oriental medicine endeavor lacked national importance and no Dhanasar prong satisfied.

Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.

Geoscientist and data scientist holding advanced degree seeking NIW. Petitioner proposed climate and groundwater modeling research with potential government decision-making and sustainability benefits. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite field relevance; supporting letters addressed petitioner's qualifications, not endeavor's broader impact or employment potential.