A speech therapist with 23 years of experience seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to provide specialized services to Hispanic-Latino populations. AAO vacated denial of advanced degree eligibility but affirmed NIW denial because petitioner failed to show national importance; shortage of healthcare workers and personal patient care were insufficient without evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic effects.

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.

Nurse sought EB-2 NIW as advanced degree professional and nursing educator. AAO affirmed director's finding of advanced degree qualification but found proposed endeavor insufficiently specific and lacked demonstrated national importance. Appeal dismissed.

A healthcare professional sought NIW for a proposed homecare company in Montana under Dhanasar. Although qualified for EB-2 with advanced degree, the AAO affirmed the director's finding that her company lacked national importance. Providing quality homecare, though valuable, does not show substantial positive economic effects or national scope.