Mathematics educator with 17 years teaching experience sought NIW for EB-2 classification. AAO affirmed SCOPS denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because impacts were limited to her company and students without demonstrating broader field-level benefits or innovation.

Nurse with advanced degree initially proposing primary care work in underserved Florida areas, later proposing occupational health consulting company. AAO held both endeavors lack national importance under Dhanasar; healthcare field importance alone insufficient for specific endeavor-level impact.

A business administrator proposes starting a consultancy company to help Latino-owned small businesses with financial consolidation and compliance. The AAO found no evidence the proposed endeavor would achieve substantial positive economic effects or significant employment potential at national or regional level.

A business manager proposed developing a company creating accessible kitchen supplies for people with disabilities. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing that while the endeavor had substantial merit addressing societal needs, petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance, lacking evidence of impact beyond prospective clients or significant economic or employment effects.