Chief executive officer and solutions architect claimed four criteria including membership, published material, leading role, and high salary. AAO found none met. YPO membership lacked demonstrated outstanding achievement standard. Published materials insufficient in prominence or attribution. Executive experience alone does not establish upper echelon status required.

An arts performer seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the record did not establish a qualifying advanced degree or five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience, and did not satisfy at least three exceptional ability criteria. Dhanasar analysis was reserved; appeal dismissed.

A data scientist sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. The AAO dismissed because he satisfied only two of three required evidentiary criteria. His original contributions claim failed; publication venue prestige, citation counts, and high percentile rankings did not demonstrate major significance or influence in the field.

Civil engineer seeking NIW for screen enclosure construction company in Florida. Claimed national importance through sustainable housing innovation and worker training. AAO held endeavor lacks national importance because it benefits only customers and lacks broader field implications, and training claims were unsupported speculation.