An early childhood educator and behavioral counselor with master's degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for consulting business training educators in underserved communities. The AAO dismissed, holding that the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; working in an important field, addressing labor shortages, or providing regional services does not establish prospective impact at a national level.

Commercial pilot and flight instructor seeks EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. Petitioner failed to establish foreign equivalent to U.S. advanced degree; diploma was three-year credential equivalent to only U.S. bachelor's degree. Intended occupation does not meet profession requirement; petition dismissed.

An assistant professor in classics sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO held the proposed endeavor—study of ancient inscriptions, preservation of epigraphical resources, and classics teaching—has substantial merit but lacks the requisite national importance under Dhanasar's first prong, and did not address the remaining prongs.

Security engineer with advanced degree claimed national interest waiver for proposed cloud security research. AAO upheld denial, finding the specific endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance and presented material changes to initial proposal without clear prospective impact beyond the employer.