A dentist sought EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO confirmed EB-2 eligibility but dismissed the appeal under Dhanasar framework, finding the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance. Services to individual patients and general professional shortage do not constitute nationally significant impact.

Dental assistant and entrepreneur with Brazilian dental degree sought EB-2 NIW. Claimed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO found neither prong met: endeavor too vague and lacking data on economic impact, job creation, or field advancement. Appeal dismissed.

Dentist seeking NIW for EB-2 claimed her dental practice and advisory services have national importance. AAO held she provided inconsistent descriptions of her endeavor and failed to establish prospective impact at national level required for first Dhanasar prong.

Nurse seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver based on proposed specialized nursing work in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and ICU care. AAO held petitioner lacks advanced degree and proposed endeavor lacks national importance because benefits would not extend beyond her employer and coworkers to impact the nursing field broadly.