Logistics business owner sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that while the endeavor has substantial merit, it fails the national importance prong because benefits to individual clients do not rise to national impact or demonstrate substantial positive economic effects.

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.

Treasurer and controller seeking EB-2 advanced degree classification and national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding insufficient evidence that his proposed financial management endeavor has substantial merit or national importance as required by Dhanasar first prong; work lacks regional or national population impact.

A business and finance administrator sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner's proposed endeavor lacked sufficient specificity and national importance; consulting services were too general to demonstrate broader field impact.