Medical device manufacturing entrepreneur with advanced degree sought NIW. Petitioner established qualifying advanced degree status but failed first Dhanasar prong by not demonstrating specific endeavor has national importance. Appeal dismissed without reaching well-positioned or balance prongs.

A healthcare manufacturing company petitioned for an EB-2 national interest waiver for a financial manager continuing existing work at a U.S. location. The AAO found the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite STEM-related arguments and industry documentation, as neither work experience nor field shortage alone established broader impact. Appeal dismissed.

An exercise physiologist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver for work in exercise physiology and business. The AAO affirmed the service center's denial because the petitioner failed to demonstrate his proposed endeavor had national importance beyond his individual clients and lacked evidence of substantial economic impact.

Software developer seeks NIW claiming field importance. AAO agreed petitioner failed to identify specific endeavor or demonstrate national importance; general assertions about software development do not establish impact beyond employer or customer base.