Management consultant sought EB-2 exceptional ability or advanced degree classification with national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner categorically ineligible for EB-2 and failed first Dhanasar prong, as management consulting services to Florida businesses lacked demonstrated national importance or broader economic impact.

International trade entrepreneur applied for EB-2 as person with exceptional ability seeking NIW. Director found substantial merit and that applicant well-positioned but denied national importance; AAO affirmed. Projected revenues and employment insufficient to demonstrate specific endeavor's national economic implications.

Taekwondo athlete and coach claiming NIW under EB-2. Petitioner asserted exceptional ability under multiple criteria; Director found only one met. On appeal, insufficient arguments and evidence to overcome exceptional ability finding. NIW claim failed at first Dhanasar prong: proposed endeavor lacks national importance. Appeal dismissed.

Petitioner seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver based on claimed exceptional ability. AAO held petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability categorical eligibility and adopted director's finding that inconsistent representations obscured proposed endeavor nature, preventing evaluation of national interest.