Mixed martial arts fighter sought EB-2 NIW for promoting MMA and developing fitness and healthy lifestyles. AAO dismissed: petitioner did not establish underlying EB-2 exceptional ability qualification. On NIW merits, endeavor lacks national importance; activities would impact only individual trainees, not the field broadly.

ESL teacher with master's degree seeks EB-2 national interest waiver. Petitioner claimed teaching is substantial merit and nationally important. AAO held proposed endeavor lacks national importance; teaching activities would not extend beyond individual students to impact field broadly.

Physical therapist assistant sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. Director approved exceptional ability; AAO withdrew that finding and found petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification due to insufficient evidence of degree equivalency and continuous professional licensure, rendering NIW analysis unnecessary.

Fitness consultant and trainer sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed athletic training programs would improve health and wellness industry. AAO dismissed because specific proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance or field-wide impact.