Entrepreneur with advanced degree seeking EB-2 NIW for sustainable agriculture business development. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite substantial merit. Job creation and economic projections insufficient without supporting evidence of broader prospective impact.

A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

An entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW classification failed to establish advanced degree status and exceptional ability. The AAO found his proposed endeavor in food service entrepreneurship and business advisory services lacked national importance. The specific work would not impact the field or restaurant industry broadly and showed no significant potential for U.S. job creation.

Audiovisual production entrepreneur sought NIW for business marketing small and medium enterprises in underserved areas. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit but no national importance. Unsubstantiated projections and lack of demonstrated broader field impact failed Dhanasar first prong.