A physician proposing to open a primary care clinic and research institute claimed national interest waiver eligibility. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the endeavor lacked national importance; projected economic benefits (21 jobs, $900,727 in taxes) were insufficient and research details too vague to establish impact beyond local clientele.

Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.

Dental care entrepreneur seeking NIW to establish dental practice. Claimed national importance based on dental professional shortage and environmental benefits of practice. AAO affirmed denial, finding that serving individual patients lacks national importance; professional shortage alone insufficient under Dhanasar framework.

Marketing and communications specialist with equivalent bachelor's degree and five years experience seeks national interest waiver. First prong failed: petitioner confused industry importance with specific endeavor importance. Work lacks broader field impact or substantial economic effects needed for national importance standard.