Surgical technologist specialist sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO found her proposed endeavor lacked substantial merit and national importance as required by Dhanasar; benefits were limited to specific patients and employer rather than advancing the field or nation broadly.

Chef and entrepreneur seeks EB-2 NIW for culinary field ventures. AAO held proposed endeavor was vague, mixing consulting, social projects, and teaching without specificity. Culinary background did not demonstrate positioning for business management or consulting, failing Dhanasar prongs one and two.

Medical device manufacturing entrepreneur with advanced degree sought NIW. Petitioner established qualifying advanced degree status but failed first Dhanasar prong by not demonstrating specific endeavor has national importance. Appeal dismissed without reaching well-positioned or balance prongs.

Accountant with advanced degree sought NIW. AAO found proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite working in important field. Merely providing accounting services to individual employers does not impact accounting profession broadly; speculative testimony about potential benefits insufficient.