Physical therapist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to establish her own practice providing wellness services. AAO affirmed denial, finding her proposed endeavor lacked the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong, as it had only local economic implications without broader field impact.

Nurse seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver based on proposed specialized nursing work in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and ICU care. AAO held petitioner lacks advanced degree and proposed endeavor lacks national importance because benefits would not extend beyond her employer and coworkers to impact the nursing field broadly.

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.

Entrepreneur in real estate services sought EB-2 exceptional ability with national interest waiver. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner did not demonstrate prospective impact beyond his company or significant potential to employ workers or provide substantial positive economic effects nationally.