A chief executive officer with a medical degree sought EB-2 classification and NIW for a healthcare startup. The proposed endeavor met substantial merit but lacked demonstrated national importance. Projections lacked detail; techniques were not shown as sufficiently innovative or distinct; no broad field impact or employment of disadvantaged workers established.

Pharmacist seeking NIW claimed his endeavor of providing patient counseling, education, and pharmacy management has national importance. AAO held the endeavor has merit but lacks national importance because it does not demonstrate broader implications extending beyond individual patients or employers.

Airline pilot and engineer seeks NIW for EB-2 to establish aviation safety training company in HUBZone. AAO dismissed appeal, finding endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; speculative training program lacks broad implications beyond proposed company clientele.

Self-petitioner in event planning and ethnic supermarket business claims national interest waiver under EB-2. AAO affirmed denial: endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance. Proposed services insufficient to demonstrate prospective impact meeting national importance standard.