Operation manager in food retail sought EB-2 classification as individual of exceptional ability with NIW. AAO held she failed to demonstrate exceptional ability by meeting at least three evidentiary criteria, and therefore did not establish underlying EB-2 eligibility; Dhanasar prongs not addressed.

Nurse technician and wellness spa entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner met only one of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability, failing to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility; therefore national interest waiver not reached.

AI researcher sought EB-2 NIW classification claiming exceptional ability. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner met only two of three required criteria for exceptional ability: official academic record and professional association membership, but not recognition for achievements and significant contributions in AI field.

An aircraft maintenance technician seeks EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver based on exceptional ability. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate exceptional ability because his qualifications are typical for an experienced maintenance technician and he lacks recognition for achievements by the broader industry.