Entrepreneur with advanced degree seeking EB-2 NIW for sustainable agriculture business development. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite substantial merit. Job creation and economic projections insufficient without supporting evidence of broader prospective impact.

A consultant sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for a business providing marketing and digital services to disadvantaged small businesses. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the endeavor lacks national importance despite industry articles establishing merit; services benefit only immediate clients without broader implications for the field.

Audiovisual production entrepreneur sought NIW for business marketing small and medium enterprises in underserved areas. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit but no national importance. Unsubstantiated projections and lack of demonstrated broader field impact failed Dhanasar first prong.

A facility manager sought EB-2 national interest waiver for proposed facility management and sustainability projects. While establishing substantial merit, he failed to demonstrate national importance under Dhanasar because the record lacked evidence of broader field implications, significant U.S. worker employment potential, or substantial positive economic effects beyond individual customer benefits.