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 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.

A nurse seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to operate a home health care business. AAO held the specific endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar because evidence showed only industry importance, not the business's prospective broader impact or employment potential.

An oriental medicine practitioner sought national interest waiver but was first denied advanced degree eligibility due to inability to prove five years progressive experience or operating clinic. AAO affirmed, finding the proposed oriental medicine endeavor lacked national importance and no Dhanasar prong satisfied.