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.

Physical therapist with advanced degree applied for EB-2 with NIW under Dhanasar. Director and AAO found venture has substantial merit but lacks national importance; specific endeavor not demonstrated to have implications beyond own business operations or broad advancements to healthcare field.

A physical therapist with advanced degree seeks NIW for employment in functional dermatology and orthopedics. AAO affirmed denial because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; it benefits patients only, not the physical therapy field or healthcare industry broadly, despite being a meritorious undertaking.

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.