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.

A dentist with an advanced degree proposed opening three dental clinics to serve underserved populations and teach geriatric dentistry. The AAO held the endeavor, while substantially meritorious, lacks national importance because it fails to demonstrate broader implications beyond direct patient benefit or meaningful impact on the dental industry.

Civil engineer sought EB-2 with NIW. AAO found substantial merit in proposed consulting endeavor but no national importance; specific endeavor lacks broader implications despite importance of engineering field; engineer shortage alone insufficient.

Safety engineer seeking EB-2 national interest waiver claiming endeavor would reduce workplace injuries and improve safety programs. AAO held endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; claimed benefits from training, automation, and best practices would benefit only specific employers and customers without broader industry implications commensurate with national importance.