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.

A business consultant with master's degree seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to consult small and medium-sized Latino-owned businesses. AAO held the specific endeavor lacks national importance because evidence addresses industry importance, not the proposed business consulting's broader field impact.

Financial analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW for financial advisory services initiative. AAO found petitioner lacks advanced degree meeting regulatory standard and proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar. Insufficient evidence demonstrated prospective impact on field, employment, or economic benefits at national level.

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.