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.

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.

Dentist with advanced degree seeking NIW. Proposed work as dental assistant or consultant managing dental office. AAO found endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance. Petitioner offered evidence of dentist shortage but AAO held individual practice cannot meet national importance standard. Proposed research component insufficient and not clearly integrated into clinical work.

Dentist qualified as EB-2 advanced degree professional but sought national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding her proposed endeavor to practice dentistry lacked national importance; individual dental practice benefits patients and employer but lacks broader national prospective impact.