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.

An international commercial manager sought employer-sponsored EB-2 NIW claiming expertise in logistics and international markets. The AAO dismissed the appeal because petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; her proposed endeavor lacked broader industry impact and she provided no explanation of specific implementation methods.

Dental care entrepreneur seeking NIW to establish dental practice. Claimed national importance based on dental professional shortage and environmental benefits of practice. AAO affirmed denial, finding that serving individual patients lacks national importance; professional shortage alone insufficient under Dhanasar framework.

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.