An agricultural and construction consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to start a consulting company. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, lacking specific evidence of prospective impact beyond serving individual clients.

Self-petitioner, financial management and tax consultant seeking NIW for entrepreneurial consultancy firm. AAO dismissed appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite substantial merit; impact limited to niche market without broader field implications or significant economic effects.

Business intelligence analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW claimed all three Dhanasar prongs. AAO affirmed underlying advanced degree eligibility but dismissed appeal, finding proposed business endeavor lacks national importance with no demonstrated prospective impact beyond clients.

Entrepreneur with twelve years business and technology experience seeks EB-2 NIW. Claimed business development and real estate technology solutions have national importance. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance despite having substantial merit; low business revenue and absence of broader implications fail to demonstrate national benefit.