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.

Dentist with advanced degree seeking NIW for clinical dental services, education, and public health outreach. AAO dismissed appeal, finding substantial merit but no national importance; proposed impact limited to direct patients and employer without broader field or industry influence.

A dental assistant sought EB-2 NIW to establish a cooperative offering training programs and employment placement for dental assistants. The AAO affirmed dismissal because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance: the training was readily available in the U.S. with no broader industry implications, and projected economic impact was client-specific only.

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.