A business administrator seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish national importance of the proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong. General statements about business field importance and prospective economic benefits do not demonstrate the specific endeavor has substantial positive national impact.

Financial manager with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for consulting firm providing financial planning and company valuation services. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; projected eight million dollars in revenue and twenty-one jobs insufficient to demonstrate national-level economic impact. Appeal dismissed.

Self-petitioner entrepreneur in finance seeking NIW as EB-2. Claimed endeavor of financial advisory and training has substantial merit and national importance. AAO held the endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance because evidence does not show broader impact on the finance industry or economy beyond the business itself.

An entrepreneur with advanced degree sought NIW to lead financial consulting and loan services business. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite general importance of entrepreneurs, and petitioner not well positioned to advance it.