Financial analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW for financial advisory services initiative. AAO found petitioner lacks advanced degree meeting regulatory standard and proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar. Insufficient evidence demonstrated prospective impact on field, employment, or economic benefits at national level.

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.

Entrepreneur self-petitioner sought NIW for medical billing and revenue cycle management business. SCOPS found substantial merit but not national importance. Petitioner appealed with only generalized error statements without developing arguments for any Dhanasar prong. Appeal dismissed for waived arguments and failure to meet burden.

A telecommunications business manager self-petitioning for NIW sought EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability. The AAO found the proposed endeavor of integrating AI and IoT in telecommunications had substantial merit but lacked demonstrated national importance. The decision dismissed because petitioner failed to show specific national-level impact beyond his company.