Architect sought NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification for proposed architectural and design projects. AAO held petitioner failed to establish specific consistent proposed endeavor and did not demonstrate national importance beyond general field significance, thus failing Dhanasar first prong.

Business management consultant sought national interest waiver claiming endeavor of operational supervision and continuous improvement techniques. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance, finding past company results insufficient to establish broad impact and applicant's qualifications relevant only to subsequent prong. Appeal dismissed.

Medical administrator proposing to open a dental clinic claimed three Dhanasar prongs. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the specific endeavor lacks national importance because record does not explain affordable high-quality delivery in U.S. context, and petitioner is not well positioned given unfamiliarity with U.S. healthcare system.

A geophysicist engineer seeks NIW for EB-2. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to establish U.S. equivalency of foreign advanced degree, thus lacking underlying EB-2 qualification; proposed endeavor also lacks demonstrated national importance.