A financial manager sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for self-employment in financial planning and analysis. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because benefits would not extend beyond her future employers and customers to impact the broader financial management industry.

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.

Personal financial advisor and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner failed to qualify as advanced degree professional and that proposed financial advisory business lacked demonstrated national importance because it would not generate substantial economic effects or impact the finance industry broadly.

Accountant sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO found MBA from Brazil not established as U.S. equivalent advanced degree, and experience letters lacked required detail. Petitioner failed to meet exceptional ability criteria. Appeal dismissed because petitioner ineligible for underlying EB-2 classification.