A paralegal and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a legal consulting firm. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; industry importance and past accomplishments were insufficient without evidence of broad prospective impact or substantial economic effects.

Legal consultant with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for consulting work supporting U.S. small and medium enterprises in internationalization. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; modest job creation projections insufficient to demonstrate prospective impact at national level. Appeal dismissed.

A business development specialist sought a national interest waiver for self-employment in business development consulting. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding substantial merit in the field but no national importance because evidence lacked a detailed business plan and failed to demonstrate substantial economic effects at a national level.

A teacher seeking to establish a company offering ADHD training for parents and educators claimed national interest waiver eligibility. The AAO found the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it would only benefit her direct clients without sufficient broader implications for the field or economy.