Legal consultant from Brazil sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, agreeing with director that while proposed endeavor had substantial merit, applicant failed to establish national importance because general legal consulting lacked demonstrated prospective impact on field or economy.

Accountant with advanced degree sought NIW. AAO found proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite working in important field. Merely providing accounting services to individual employers does not impact accounting profession broadly; speculative testimony about potential benefits insufficient.

Legal professional holding advanced degree sought national interest waiver. Director found substantial merit but not national importance of initial endeavor. Petitioner submitted new endeavor in RFE response; AAO rejected it as material change and evaluated only initial endeavor (general legal practice), which lacked national importance. Appeal dismissed.

Legal analyst with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for self-employment. AAO affirmed denial under Dhanasar because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner's business would serve only local clients without broader field implications or substantial economic effects beyond her own enterprise.