Fitness consultant and trainer sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed athletic training programs would improve health and wellness industry. AAO dismissed because specific proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance or field-wide impact.

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.

An exercise trainer seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver claimed his instruction activities have substantial merit and national importance. The AAO found the endeavor merits substantial but lacks national importance because it fails to demonstrate prospective impact extending beyond his individual clientele to benefit the nation.

Physical therapist with Brazilian credentials sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO reversed the Service Center finding and held petitioner failed to establish advanced degree professional status or exceptional ability, with insufficient progressive post-baccalaureate experience, making NIW analysis unnecessary.