Self-petitioner marketing manager proposing green marketing consulting business. Claimed national interest waiver under Dhanasar. AAO dismissed appeal finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite substantial merit determination; insufficient evidence of prospective impact beyond business clients.

A paralegal and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a legal consulting firm. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; industry importance and past accomplishments were insufficient without evidence of broad prospective impact or substantial economic effects.

An exercise physiologist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver for work in exercise physiology and business. The AAO affirmed the service center's denial because the petitioner failed to demonstrate his proposed endeavor had national importance beyond his individual clients and lacked evidence of substantial economic impact.

An industrial designer specializing in exhibition booth design sought NIW classification for a proposed public market revitalization endeavor. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the endeavor lacked sufficient specificity and national importance, and the petitioner lacked a record of success in this new area despite design expertise.