Physician And Entrepreneur

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her specific proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong. While the substantial merit of the endeavor was acknowledged, the evidence provided (articles on breastfeeding, infant formula, and physician shortages) was deemed to relate to the field in general rather than demonstrating the national importance of the Petitioner's specific activities. The Petitioner did not sufficiently explain how her specific endeavor would increase breastfeeding practice or reduce shortages at a national level, nor did she adequately address the Director's findings regarding the scope of her non-profit clinic.