Interior design entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW classification. She claimed her endeavor would provide valuable services to clients and contribute to U.S. competitiveness and economy. AAO held her proposed work lacks national importance because she showed no prospective impact on her field, real estate and construction industries, or economy broadly, and offered no evidence of significant job creation or substantial positive economic effects.

Manufacturing engineering manager sought EB-2 NIW. AAO dismissed, holding that although petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional and is well positioned to advance the endeavor, it lacks national importance because it does not demonstrate sufficient prospective impact on the field or nation.

Entrepreneur in financial management sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. Director denied petition on national importance grounds. AAO affirmed, finding proposed endeavor providing financial consulting to small businesses did not demonstrate national importance; no specific evidence of job creation, broader field impact, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar.

Civil construction specialist with advanced degree sought national interest waiver for EB-2. AAO found proposed endeavor, though meritorious, lacks demonstrated national importance and fails to show broader impact beyond employer and clients. Appeal dismissed.