A human resources professional and entrepreneur sought national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO dismissed, finding her proposed HR consulting endeavor, while benefiting her clients, lacks national importance and substantial positive economic effects at regional or national level.

A compliance manager seeks an EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to adequately define the specific proposed endeavor or demonstrate national importance; generic business activities lack sufficient economic scale for national significance.

Physical therapist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to establish her own practice providing wellness services. AAO affirmed denial, finding her proposed endeavor lacked the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong, as it had only local economic implications without broader field impact.

An entrepreneur in business coaching sought EB-2 NIW classification. She had an advanced degree and registered business status but provided limited evidence of past business success, a viable business model, or customer interest in her proposed online training courses. The AAO affirmed that she failed the second prong, finding her not well-positioned to advance her endeavor.