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 physiotherapist from Brazil sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for a health and wellness startup. The AAO dismissed the appeal because she failed to satisfy three of six exceptional ability criteria, specifically lacking sufficient evidence of professional association membership and recognition for achievements.

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.

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.