Physical therapist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to establish her own practice providing wellness services. AAO affirmed denial, finding her proposed endeavor lacked the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong, as it had only local economic implications without broader field impact.

Interior designer and entrepreneur seeking NIW for EB-2 classification to expand design business. AAO held petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor despite demonstrating substantial merit and being well-positioned to advance it.

Advanced degree professional proposed financial workflow optimization for small and medium enterprises. AAO dismissed appeal because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; evidence of industry importance insufficient to establish specific endeavor's national significance under Dhanasar framework.

Financial manager seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed endeavor in financial consulting has substantial merit but lacks national importance as required by Dhanasar first prong. AAO affirmed dismissal because proposed work would only benefit specific clientele, not impact industry or economy broadly.