A nurse with advanced degree sought EB-2 classification and NIW. AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed nursing work lacks national importance and does not impact the field broadly. Substantial merit was found but national importance was not established.

A nurse sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of her proposed nursing services endeavor. The decision held that providing nursing services lacks the broader field implications and substantial economic effects required under Dhanasar.

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.

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.