Civil engineer and entrepreneur sought NIW for EB-2 to operate construction management company focused on sustainable projects. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance and petitioner not adequately well-positioned to advance it, despite working in important field.

Skincare specialist seeking EB-2 NIW for personalized skincare business addressing dermatology, aesthetics, and mental health integration. AAO found petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility and did not satisfy first Dhanasar prong: proposed business lacks demonstrated national importance. Appeal dismissed.

Self-petitioner exercise physiologist seeks national interest waiver for proposed work in adaptive physical education, preventive activity, and weight loss services. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar first prong because it offered no broader implications beyond applicant's services, thus failing NIW eligibility despite substantial merit.

A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.