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 from Costa Rica sought EB-2 NIW. AAO held the endeavor lacked national importance because the petitioner relied on past accomplishments and general field importance rather than demonstrating prospective impact of a specific proposed endeavor.

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.

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.