A micropigmentation makeup artist sought extraordinary ability classification in the arts. After an earlier summary dismissal of the appeal, she filed combined motions to reopen and reconsider. The AAO dismissed them because no new fact showed the appeal had identified a specific error, and no misapplied law or policy was shown.

Squash professional petitioned by club for O-1A visa. Service center denied for failing to meet evidentiary criteria. Petitioner's appeal dismissed summarily for lack of specificity. Motions to reopen and reconsider dismissed because petitioner provided no new facts or evidence, and appellant brief was not properly filed with AAO.

Attorney sought EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification with NIW. Director denied motion to reconsider without establishing new legal analysis. AAO dismissed appeal holding director properly followed procedural requirements for motion denial.

A dentist sought EB-2 NIW to operate a dental clinic with training programs. On motion to reopen, the AAO found she failed all three Dhanasar prongs: no national importance, not well positioned to advance the endeavor, and no net benefit to the United States from waiver.