Dentist sought EB-2 advanced degree classification and NIW for dental support organization services. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; evidence showed only local clinic impact, not broader field or economic implications required by Dhanasar.

A nurse with over ten years of experience sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for providing nursing services and teaching. The AAO found substantial merit but dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; individual patient care and teaching do not impact the field broadly.

Systems engineer sought NIW to develop business management software for small and medium-sized enterprises. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to establish national importance of the specific endeavor: while evidence showed his qualifications, the software development focused on serving individual clients without broader industry or economic impact.

A pharmacist sought EB-2 NIW for establishing a pharmaceutical consulting company. The AAO found the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but failed the national importance prong because the petitioner did not demonstrate how the specific consulting services would impact the pharmaceutical industry or broader economy at a national level.