A nutritionist with advanced degree sought a national interest waiver. The AAO found her proposed work providing general nutrition consulting lacks national importance under Dhanasar, as it does not impact the broader field or create substantial U.S. economic benefits.

A nutritionist sought EB-2 national interest waiver for clinical pediatric nutrition work. The Director found the underlying EB-2 qualification established. The AAO affirmed that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar prong one, requiring prospective impact beyond specific employers and patients.

A dietitian and nutritionist with an advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW to open a nutrition clinic. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance: it would benefit only direct patients and lacked evidence of broader societal welfare enhancement or substantial positive economic effects.

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.