Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.

Financial manager seeking EB-2 with NIW for business consulting platform. Qualified for EB-2 advanced degree category. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; benefits do not extend beyond employer and clients to impact field or national economy.

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.

An occupational health and safety specialist sought EB-2 classification with NIW. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish national importance of her proposed endeavor because she did not demonstrate how her work would impact the field broadly or have prospective broader implications.