A chief executive sought EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability and a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed denial because the petitioner failed to meet any of the three required evidentiary criteria for exceptional ability, including insufficient documentation of ten years of full-time experience and unverifiable letters.

Exercise physiologist seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver claimed proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance. AAO affirmed denial, finding endeavor lacked national importance because benefits would not extend beyond petitioner's clients to impact field or economy broadly.

An audio-video editor, filmmaker, and producer sought EB-2 and NIW. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for EB-2 classification, lacking adequate credentials evaluation and not meeting the advanced degree or exceptional ability requirements.

A business development manager sought EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional or exceptional ability individual, plus a national interest waiver. After a combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed, the appeal was dismissed too, because the motion offered no new facts or legal error. The waiver issue was reserved and not decided.