An individual seeking extraordinary ability classification had a petition denied and an earlier appeal dismissed. Combined motions to reopen and reconsider were filed after the 33-day deadline, and the delay was not shown to be reasonable and beyond the petitioner's control. The AAO dismissed both motions as untimely and for lacking new facts or legal error.

A sculptor seeks O-1A visa. The decision affirms dismissal of the appeal on a motion to reconsider, finding the petitioner failed to meet evidentiary criteria for awards or critical roles, did not submit qualifying comparable evidence, and provided insufficient detail about employment terms and scheduled activities.

CEO with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for electronics export business. AAO dismissed motions to reopen and reconsider, finding petitioner failed to establish national importance of the proposed endeavor. Motion evidence showed decreased business income and insufficient economic impact.

A self-petitioner seeking extraordinary ability classification had the petition denied, then lost an appeal and five motions. This sixth combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO found no new facts, no legal or policy error, and no basis to excuse the earlier untimely filing, which was within the petitioner's control.