Nutritionist with advanced degree sought NIW under EB-2 to establish nutritional consulting company providing specialized services. AAO dismissed, finding the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks the national importance required by Dhanasar's first prong, declining to address remaining prongs.

Physiotherapist with advanced degree sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver to establish health and wellness clinic. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner eligible for underlying EB-2 but failed to establish national importance required for waiver under Dhanasar's first prong.

A dietitian and nutritionist with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to open a nutrition clinic. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance: it would benefit only direct patients and lacked evidence of broader societal welfare enhancement or substantial positive economic effects.

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.