A recreation and fitness studies teacher with an advanced degree sought an EB-2 national interest waiver. The Director found his initial proposed endeavor as a classroom teacher lacked national importance. The petitioner then proposed a sports academy business instead, creating a new and inconsistent set of facts. The AAO dismissed, finding the proposed endeavor lacked definitive description and did not demonstrate national importance.

A soccer coach and sports manager with master's degree in sport management sought EB-2 with NIW, proposing a youth soccer development program. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor demonstrated substantial merit but lacked national importance; coaching individual children insufficient to impact sports management field broadly.

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.

Athletic trainer seeking EB-2 with NIW for physical rehabilitation services. AAO held petitioner qualified for advanced degree classification but proposed endeavor lacks national importance; specific services limited to individual clients without broader economic or field-wide impact. Appeal dismissed.