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.

Martial arts entrepreneur and instructor sought NIW for business and training enterprise. AAO held substantial merit was met but national importance was not; no evidence of field or economy impact beyond direct clients, and business projections lacked adequate evidentiary support.

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.

Physical fitness entrepreneur seeking EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance through job creation and economic benefits. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance because evidence did not demonstrate broader field impact or adequate economic scale.