An exercise physiologist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver for work in exercise physiology and business. The AAO affirmed the service center's denial because the petitioner failed to demonstrate his proposed endeavor had national importance beyond his individual clients and lacked evidence of substantial economic impact.

Business intelligence analyst seeking EB-2 with NIW claimed all three Dhanasar prongs. AAO affirmed underlying advanced degree eligibility but dismissed appeal, finding proposed business endeavor lacks national importance with no demonstrated prospective impact beyond clients.

An entrepreneur and fiscal analyst sought NIW with exceptional ability classification. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to meet three of six exceptional ability criteria; underlying EB-2 classification not established, making NIW analysis unnecessary.

A financial manager self-petitioner sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The Director found substantial merit and national importance but denied overall. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner failed to establish either advanced degree professional or exceptional ability status, making the underlying EB-2 classification prerequisite unmet.