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.

Nurse with advanced degree initially proposing primary care work in underserved Florida areas, later proposing occupational health consulting company. AAO held both endeavors lack national importance under Dhanasar; healthcare field importance alone insufficient for specific endeavor-level impact.

A family nurse practitioner seeks EB-2 advanced degree classification and NIW. Service center approved underlying EB-2 eligibility but denied NIW. AAO affirmed, finding petitioner's proposed primary care practice using telemedicine lacked national importance; evidence showed only individual patient benefit, not broader healthcare industry impact.

A nurse with over ten years of experience sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for providing nursing services and teaching. The AAO found substantial merit but dismissed because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; individual patient care and teaching do not impact the field broadly.