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.

Entrepreneur sought NIW as EB-2 exceptional ability individual in business. AAO affirmed that petitioner failed to establish advanced degree or exceptional ability qualification under underlying EB-2 category. Dhanasar framework analysis not reached due to lack of prerequisite eligibility.

Marketing professional in financial services sought advanced degree and exceptional ability classifications with national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed first Dhanasar prong: established substantial merit and was well positioned but did not demonstrate that providing marketing services to limited clients has national importance distinct from general importance of her occupation.

Computer user support specialist seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed national importance based on STEM field priority and IT labor shortage. AAO dismissed because generalized information about IT field does not establish national importance of specific endeavor to advance IT career.