An entrepreneur in physical therapy sought self-petitioned EB-2 NIW to operate a mobile physical therapy clinic with training programs. The AAO dismissed the appeal because petitioner established substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance; the endeavor lacked broader implications for the field beyond direct patient and trainee benefits.

A physical therapist with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to establish a home health care company in Florida. The AAO dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite industry labor shortage; mere field shortages cannot establish national significance.

A physical therapist with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to operate a physical therapy clinic. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance: it would serve only direct clients and did not demonstrate broader field impact, despite timeliness and industry importance.

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.