A legal analyst sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor—legal analysis for U.S. companies and individuals—lacked the broader implications, national or global reach, and significant employment or economic impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.

A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

A dietician proposed a nutritional services and supplement business to address obesity. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because its benefits would extend only to individual clients in a localized area, not broadly impact the field or economy.

A business and finance administrator sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner's proposed endeavor lacked sufficient specificity and national importance; consulting services were too general to demonstrate broader field impact.