A professional holding an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement. The director found the advanced degree qualification met but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor was not shown to have national importance, and it reserved the remaining prongs.

Historian with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for expert witness services and market analysis. AAO affirmed denial, finding proposed endeavor lacks demonstrated national importance: no evidence of broader impact, economic effects, or industry innovations required by Dhanasar first prong.

Dental care entrepreneur seeking NIW to establish dental practice. Claimed national importance based on dental professional shortage and environmental benefits of practice. AAO affirmed denial, finding that serving individual patients lacks national importance; professional shortage alone insufficient under Dhanasar framework.

Dentist sought EB-2 advanced degree classification and NIW for dental support organization services. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; evidence showed only local clinic impact, not broader field or economic implications required by Dhanasar.