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.

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.

Former educator with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW for proposed educational consulting services addressing children's mental health. Director found advanced degree eligibility but denied NIW. AAO affirmed, holding proposed work lacks national importance despite merit because consulting activities would not impact educational field broadly beyond individual clients. Petition also missing required Form ETA 750B.

Educator seeking NIW to develop strategies and methods for early childhood education using project-based learning. Qualifies as advanced degree professional but fails to establish national importance; proposed endeavor insufficiently detailed and narrowly scoped to individual student instruction. Appeal dismissed.