Historian with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for expert witness services and market analysis. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance: no evidence of broader impact, economic effects, or industry innovations required by Dhanasar first prong.

A legal analyst sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor—legal analysis for U.S. companies and individuals—lacked the broader implications, national or global reach, and significant employment or economic impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.

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.

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.