Geoscientist and data scientist holding advanced degree seeking NIW. Petitioner proposed climate and groundwater modeling research with potential government decision-making and sustainability benefits. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite field relevance; supporting letters addressed petitioner's qualifications, not endeavor's broader impact or employment potential.

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.

Business intelligence analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW claimed all three Dhanasar prongs. AAO affirmed underlying advanced degree eligibility but dismissed appeal, finding proposed business endeavor lacks national importance with no demonstrated prospective impact beyond clients.

Aircraft pilot and entrepreneur seeking NIW for EB-2 exceptional ability classification proposed a pilot staffing company. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance because the endeavor lacked broader impact beyond the company and its clients, with insufficient evidence of economic scale or scope to affect the nation's economy or aviation industry.