Legal consultant from Brazil sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, agreeing with director that while proposed endeavor had substantial merit, applicant failed to establish national importance because general legal consulting lacked demonstrated prospective impact on field or economy.

Legal analyst with advanced degree sought NIW. AAO found proposed work has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it would not extend beyond employer and clientele to impact field broadly or demonstrate substantial positive economic effects for the nation.

An entrepreneur claiming exceptional ability and NIW sought to provide IT and business services. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding his proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance and would not impact the IT industry broadly or create substantial economic effects.

Self-petitioner entrepreneur seeking NIW on EB-2 petition. Claimed proposed business development and advisory work has national importance through job creation and economic benefit. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the specific endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar first prong, as work would not extend beyond petitioner's company and clients to impact the field broadly.