Nurse practitioner specializing in hospital infection control sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Qualified as advanced degree professional but failed first Dhanasar prong. Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; standard clinical nursing work lacks broader implications or demonstrable substantial economic impact.

A chemical engineer sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification because the record lacked evidence of requisite academic credentials and progressive employment experience, making the waiver issue moot.

A home health services company owner sought EB-2 NIW classification as an advanced degree professional. The petitioner proposed operating a home health company aligned with federal healthcare initiatives. The AAO held that substantial merit in the field does not establish national importance; the specific endeavor must demonstrate broader implications or meaningful industry impact beyond serving prospective patients.

Nurse seeking national interest waiver claimed her proposed nursing work has national importance. AAO found substantial merit in the nursing profession generally but held her specific endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance, failing the first Dhanasar prong.