Airline pilot seeking EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed dismissal on appeal and motion decisions because petitioner failed to establish national importance prong despite Director finding substantial merit. Second and third Dhanasar prongs not analyzed.

A crime and intelligence specialist seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner met four evidentiary criteria but lacked the requisite degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the field. The waiver prongs were not reached due to failure on the underlying exceptional ability requirement.

A Colombian aviation mechanic sought EB-2 classification as person of exceptional ability with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria but lacked exceptional ability in final merits determination; the proposed endeavor also lacked national importance, thus dismissing the appeal.

A paralegal and entrepreneur sought EB-2 national interest waiver for a legal consulting firm. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; industry importance and past accomplishments were insufficient without evidence of broad prospective impact or substantial economic effects.