Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.

Public relations consultant seeking NIW for EB-2. Claimed public relations work has national importance via articles and employment projections. AAO dismissed, affirming Director's finding that contradictory evidence and generic field importance do not establish national importance of petitioner's specific endeavor.

Dentist with exceptional ability sought EB-2 NIW classification for specialized dental practice in aesthetics, prosthesis, and periodontics. AAO found her proposed endeavor, though meritorious, lacks national importance because it would not impact the dental field broadly or generate substantial economic effects beyond her individual practice.

HR and organizational development consultant with advanced degree sought NIW as EB-2 professional. AAO dismissed, finding field importance does not establish national importance of specific proposed endeavor; petitioner presented new evidence on appeal but failed to demonstrate prospective impact beyond prospective clients.