Self-petitioner artist seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver claimed exceptional ability in the arts and satisfaction of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner withdrew the appeal after the AAO issued a notice of intent to dismiss based on willful misrepresentation of authorship of three books, a material fact affecting eligibility.

Medical researcher sought EB-2 with national interest waiver to write books and establish research institute. AAO dismissed, finding willful misrepresentation through plagiarized documents. Endeavor also lacked national importance; STEM field importance alone insufficient without broader impact demonstration.

A violinist's approved extraordinary ability petition was revoked by the Director, who found the criteria unmet and false information provided. After a notice of intent to dismiss, she withdrew the appeal. The AAO granted the withdrawal and entered a separate finding of willful material misrepresentation based on altered CD artwork and inconsistent employment claims.

Teacher sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. AAO dismissed: petitioner did not meet three of six exceptional ability criteria and failed underlying classification. Additionally, AAO found petitioner willfully misrepresented authorship of four publications submitted as evidence.