An exercise physiologist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver for work in exercise physiology and business. The AAO affirmed the service center's denial because the petitioner failed to demonstrate his proposed endeavor had national importance beyond his individual clients and lacked evidence of substantial economic impact.

Financial analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW for financial advisory services initiative. AAO found petitioner lacks advanced degree meeting regulatory standard and proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar. Insufficient evidence demonstrated prospective impact on field, employment, or economic benefits at national level.

Dentist qualified as EB-2 advanced degree professional but sought national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding her proposed endeavor to practice dentistry lacked national importance; individual dental practice benefits patients and employer but lacks broader national prospective impact.

Chief technology officer with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor; submitted evidence of IT industry importance and general CTO role significance without demonstrating broader field implications.