Physical therapist and entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW to develop and operate physical therapy clinic in Florida with expansion plans. Petitioner submitted business plan claiming national importance through job creation and economic impact. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to establish national importance of specific endeavor and was not well positioned to advance it.

Physical therapy specialist seeking EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner qualified for underlying EB-2 but failed first Dhanasar prong: substantial merit was demonstrated but national importance was not, as proposed endeavor would impact only employer and patients, not broader field.

Physical therapist seeking EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner demonstrated substantial merit but failed to show national importance of specific endeavor. Proposed work would benefit specific patients and employers but lack documented prospective impact on profession or economy broadly.

Physical therapist with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver to develop innovative techniques for paralysis disorders. Qualified for underlying EB-2 but failed to demonstrate national importance of specific endeavor; impact limited to individual patients.