Entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability with NIW. AAO dismissed appeal finding petitioner met only two of required three criteria: academic record and membership. Petitioner failed to demonstrate license criterion applied and recognition for achievements; Dhanasar analysis not reached.

A petitioner claiming exceptional ability for security management proposed a waiver. The AAO dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the EB-2 exceptional ability classification (not meeting three of six regulatory criteria) and provided inconsistent, insufficient evidence regarding the specific proposed endeavor required for national interest waiver analysis.

Self-petitioner logistics and trucking manager seeking EB-2 NIW to start trucking company and driving school. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish national importance of proposed endeavor; business projected only modest employment and revenue with no demonstrated broader field or economic impact.

An online education entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner met only one of six exceptional ability criteria and therefore was ineligible for the underlying EB-2 classification. NIW analysis was declined as the petitioner was ineligible for EB-2. Appeal dismissed.