Music therapist with advanced degree seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 employment-based petition. AAO found substantial merit in proposed music therapy services but denied waiver because endeavor lacked national importance, lacking broader field-wide impact beyond local clients.

A healthcare staffing company petitioned for an EB-2 advanced degree classification with Schedule A designation for a physical therapist beneficiary. The petition lacked proof of Florida PT licensure or state qualification at filing. On appeal, the employer submitted a Florida PT license dated after the petition filing. AAO declined to consider late evidence and affirmed denial.

Educator proposing nationwide framework for teacher quality and early childhood education, seeking EB-2 NIW. AAO held petitioner failed Dhanasar prong two: insufficient evidence of being well positioned to advance endeavor given limited experience and lack of stakeholder support from relevant officials.

An IT consultant sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to establish a consultancy serving the pharmaceutical industry. The AAO affirmed dismissal because his business plan, though showing substantial merit, lacked sufficient evidence that the methodology had been adopted in industry or would significantly benefit the national economy.