Media production agency petitioned for O-1A classification for senior vice president of production finance. AAO dismissed motions, finding only one criterion met and insufficient documentation of membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements judged by recognized experts.

Financial analyst sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO dismissed fourth motion to reopen and reconsider, finding petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability qualification underlying the NIW petition and did not demonstrate prior decision was legally erroneous.

A self-petitioning professional with an advanced degree sought a national interest waiver. After earlier denial and several dismissed appeals and motions, a fourth combined motion to reopen and reconsider claimed ineffective assistance of prior counsel. The AAO dismissed it because no prejudice or substantial compliance with the required procedure was shown, and the arguments were repeated.

Ballroom dance choreographer petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification on motion. AAO found petitioner failed to meet at least three required criteria: awards lacked sufficient documentation, memberships did not require outstanding achievements, training manual showed no major significance, leading role claim unsubstantiated, and salary data was incomparable. Motion dismissed.