Accountant sought NIW for EB-2 classification to offer finance and tax consulting to U.S. companies. Petitioner claimed benefits to U.S. economy through business activities. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance, benefiting only her employer and clients without broader accounting industry or economic implications.

Certified accountant seeks EB-2 with national interest waiver to establish accounting consulting services firm in Florida. AAO dismissed appeal because proposed endeavor, though demonstrating substantial merit and business success potential, fails to show national importance; impact limited to clients without broader industry significance.

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.

Accountant sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Qualified as advanced degree professional but failed Dhanasar test: proposed accounting and tax consulting work demonstrated substantial merit but lacked national importance; no evidence of significant U.S. employment potential or substantial economic effects.