A dentist sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for a dental practice startup in Florida. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; creating 21 jobs and generating tax revenue in a non-corroborated HUBZone location did not demonstrate requisite broader impact.

A university sponsored a clinical assistant professor of dentistry for an EB-2 national interest waiver to develop integrated clinical education and research. The AAO found the advanced degree requirement met but dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor lacks national importance, with benefits limited to institutional and student levels, not broader field or economic impacts.

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 surgeon and entrepreneur petitioned for NIW to operate oral health clinics in underserved regions. Claimed all three Dhanasar prongs including job creation and dentist shortage benefits. AAO found endeavor lacks national importance; dentist shortage and general economic activity insufficient, and dismissed without addressing remaining prongs.