An entrepreneur with foreign business degree sought EB-2 NIW to open a supermarket in Florida. The AAO dismissed because opening a supermarket lacks national importance despite job creation and revenue projections; lacks broader implications for the food distribution field.

An agricultural and construction consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to start a consulting company. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, lacking specific evidence of prospective impact beyond serving individual clients.

A legal analyst sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor—legal analysis for U.S. companies and individuals—lacked the broader implications, national or global reach, and significant employment or economic impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.

Data scientist seeking NIW for EB-2 classification. AAO affirmed dismissal because proposed endeavor lacks national importance; while substantial merit established, petitioner's work benefits only current employer with no demonstration of innovations or impact extending beyond employer's business interests or clients.