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.

Business manager sought NIW as EB-2 advanced degree professional. AAO dismissed appeal, affirming director's determination that while endeavor had substantial merit, applicant failed to demonstrate national importance under Dhanasar, lacking evidence of projected economic impact or job creation beyond individual company benefit.

A legal analyst sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor—legal analysis for U.S. companies and individuals—lacked the broader implications, national or global reach, and significant employment or economic impact required by Dhanasar's first prong.

An event planner and manager seeks a national interest waiver to establish an event management company in Florida. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the proposed endeavor has national importance, lacking specific evidence of substantial economic effects, job creation at regional or national scale, or broader field impact.