Computer systems engineer self-petitioner proposed IT consulting and professional training services. AAO dismissed: proposed endeavor lacks national importance under Dhanasar; industry-wide cybersecurity importance does not establish national importance of petitioner's specific consulting services.

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.

Physical therapist and entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to establish her own practice providing wellness services. AAO affirmed denial, finding her proposed endeavor lacked the national importance required under Dhanasar's first prong, as it had only local economic implications without broader field impact.

Financial and investment analyst seeking EB-2 NIW claimed expertise in financial consulting. AAO held petitioner met underlying EB-2 but failed first Dhanasar prong; proposed business providing budgeting and forecasting services lacks national importance and broader field implications required.