A pediatric physical therapy consultant sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO affirmed that she failed to establish national importance of her proposed endeavor, lacking independent evidence that her trainings would impact the field beyond her own clients. The appeal was dismissed. The record may also indicate ineligibility for underlying EB-2 as advanced degree professional.

An advanced degree marketing professional seeks EB-2 NIW for a startup marketing and business development company focused on SMEs. Director denied the petition. AAO affirmed, finding the endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; job creation and economic projections in a single firm are insufficient under Dhanasar.

Exercise physiologist seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver claimed proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO affirmed denial, finding endeavor lacked national importance because benefits would not extend beyond petitioner's clients to impact field or economy broadly.

Legal services entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed business expansion to multiple locations would employ workers and generate economic benefits. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to demonstrate specific endeavor's national importance beyond business client impact.