Physical therapist assistant sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. Director approved exceptional ability; AAO withdrew that finding and found petitioner did not qualify for underlying EB-2 classification due to insufficient evidence of degree equivalency and continuous professional licensure, rendering NIW analysis unnecessary.

Athletic trainer seeking EB-2 with NIW for physical rehabilitation services. AAO held petitioner qualified for advanced degree classification but proposed endeavor lacks national importance; specific services limited to individual clients without broader economic or field-wide impact. Appeal dismissed.

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 business manager and consultant with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to establish a consulting company in financial education and business administration. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance, lacking evidence that the proposed endeavor would impact the fields more broadly beyond serving individual clients.