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.

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.

Physical therapist with advanced degree applied for EB-2 with NIW under Dhanasar. Director and AAO found venture has substantial merit but lacks national importance; specific endeavor not demonstrated to have implications beyond own business operations or broad advancements to healthcare field.

A chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification because the record lacked evidence of requisite academic credentials and progressive employment experience, making the waiver issue moot.