An entrepreneur seeks NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional to establish a company offering reputation, positioning, and brand-building consultancy to corporations. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to show the endeavor has national importance, as it lacks broader implications extending beyond the company's clients to the relevant fields.

Statistician with twenty years experience seeking NIW for advanced degree EB-2 in data science and market research. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed work lacks projected economic impact or job creation sufficient to establish national importance under Dhanasar first prong.

Data scientist sought EB-2 classification with NIW, proposing to provide data science services through his own company in Massachusetts. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would not sufficiently impact the field or U.S. economy beyond serving prospective clients.

Legal analyst with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for self-employment. AAO affirmed denial under Dhanasar because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; petitioner's business would serve only local clients without broader field implications or substantial economic effects beyond her own enterprise.