An entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW classification as advanced degree professional or exceptional ability individual. The AAO affirmed the Director's denial, finding insufficient evidence of advanced degree requirements and failure to meet three exceptional ability criteria. National interest waiver was not analyzed.

A martial arts instructor seeks NIW for EB-2 as self-petitioner. AAO affirmed dismissal because petitioner failed to demonstrate exceptional ability required for EB-2 qualification; inconsistent representations about proposed endeavor made evaluation impossible; NIW analysis not reached.

A physical therapist sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO withdrew the Director's misrepresentation finding and accepted substantial merit of the proposed work, but found the specific endeavor lacks national importance due to insufficient evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects. Appeal dismissed.

Business administrator and entrepreneur in auto parts company sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Did not establish exceptional ability for underlying EB-2 classification, making waiver ineligible. AAO dismissed appeal without addressing Dhanasar prongs.