Music instructor and musician claims national interest waiver for EB-2 immigration. Proposed endeavor to improve representation of diverse identities in orchestral music through teaching and research was found to have substantial merit but lack the national importance required under Dhanasar because impact was limited to local students and lacked broader field implications.

Proofreader and localization manager seeking NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification to establish localization services business. AAO held petitioner did not demonstrate national importance, as endeavor lacks broader impact beyond business operations and targeted clients.

A business consultant seeking EB-2 with NIW, proposing to open a consulting company assisting Latin American women entrepreneurs with sustainable businesses. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor showed substantial merit but lacked national importance; serving individual clients insufficient for broader field impact.

A marketing consultant with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to establish marketing consultancy in the United States. The AAO found substantial merit but dismissed because she failed to show national importance. Her fifth-year revenue and employment projections were insufficient; focus must be specific endeavor impact, not field importance.