Self-petitioner exercise physiologist seeks national interest waiver for proposed work in adaptive physical education, preventive activity, and weight loss services. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar first prong because it offered no broader implications beyond applicant's services, thus failing NIW eligibility despite substantial merit.

A nutritionist sought EB-2 national interest waiver for clinical pediatric nutrition work. The Director found the underlying EB-2 qualification established. The AAO affirmed that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar prong one, requiring prospective impact beyond specific employers and patients.

Pharmacist and entrepreneur sought NIW to operate business providing parenteral nutrition products. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner failed to describe proposed endeavor with sufficient specificity and provide corroborating evidence that business activities would achieve substantial national economic impact.

A nutritionist sought an EB-2 national interest waiver to practice without a job offer, claiming their work would reduce diet-related disease and improve public health. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong, as general industry importance and broad assertions without specific evidence of prospective impact do not suffice.