Entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability with NIW. AAO dismissed appeal finding petitioner met only two of required three criteria: academic record and membership. Petitioner failed to demonstrate license criterion applied and recognition for achievements; Dhanasar analysis not reached.

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.

IT project manager seeking EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. Failed to meet three of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability including membership and recognition. AAO concluded expertise does not stand out in field and dismissed appeal without reaching NIW Dhanasar analysis.

Data processing professional sought NIW claiming advanced degree or exceptional ability. AAO dismissed because petitioner lacked foreign equivalent of U.S. advanced degree or baccalaureate degree, failed to demonstrate five years progressive post-baccalaureate experience, and met only two of three exceptional ability criteria required.