Legal analyst and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding generalized legal consultancy services lacked sufficient national importance; record did not demonstrate prospective impact beyond company and clients to affect legal consulting field broadly.

Advanced degree professional seeks NIW for business endeavor supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Claimed alignment with U.S. government initiatives and economic benefits would establish national importance. AAO found vague assertions without specific details or probative evidence of broader industry impact; merely working in important field insufficient without demonstrating specific endeavor's national importance.

Legal consultant from Brazil sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, agreeing with director that while proposed endeavor had substantial merit, applicant failed to establish national importance because general legal consulting lacked demonstrated prospective impact on field or economy.

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.