Physical therapist with Brazilian credentials sought EB-2 NIW classification. AAO reversed the Service Center finding and held petitioner failed to establish advanced degree professional status or exceptional ability, with insufficient progressive post-baccalaureate experience, making NIW analysis unnecessary.

An accountant sought EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional or exceptional ability individual, with a national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the occupation and endeavor were not sufficiently identified and exceptional ability was not shown, then declined to reach the waiver. This is not a Dhanasar waiver decision.

Physical therapist and aesthetician sought EB-2 exceptional ability with NIW. AAO dismissed because petitioner failed to meet three of six evidentiary categories: no ten years full-time employment documentation from employers, no salary evidence, no recognition for achievements. Ineligible for underlying EB-2 classification.

A physiotherapist from Brazil sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver for a health and wellness startup. The AAO dismissed the appeal because she failed to satisfy three of six exceptional ability criteria, specifically lacking sufficient evidence of professional association membership and recognition for achievements.