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 sought EB-2 national interest waiver to develop innovative techniques for paralysis disorders. Qualified for underlying EB-2 but failed to demonstrate national importance of specific endeavor; impact limited to individual patients.

Physical therapist sought NIW for EB-2 classification to operate her own clinic. AAO affirmed denial, finding her specific endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar's first prong because benefits would extend only to her individual patients, not the field or nation broadly, and thus did not warrant labor certification waiver.

Physical therapist and entrepreneur proposed establishing a therapy and pilates clinic with focus on elderly and post-COVID care. AAO found substantial merit but held proposed clinic endeavor fails to demonstrate national importance, dismissing on first Dhanasar prong.