A finance and insurance manager with an advanced degree sought NIW. The AAO confirmed EB-2 eligibility but dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor of process improvement and financial management for multiple companies lacked the national importance required under the first Dhanasar prong; projections for job creation and revenue were insufficient.

A financial manager with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW classification. Director and AAO agreed substantial merit was established but national importance was not. Petitioner claimed her Brazil-focused financial business would create economic bridges, but lacked independent corroborating evidence; field importance alone was insufficient.

Market research and financial analyst seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver for new business providing market research and financial services. AAO dismissed because proposed endeavor lacks national importance; petitioner failed to demonstrate novel methodologies, research contributions, or prospective economic impact beyond clientele.

Financial analyst petitioner sought national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner qualified for advanced degree classification but dismissed appeal, concluding proposed work lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong; services benefited employer and clients only without sufficient evidence of broader economic effects or job creation.