Speech-language pathologist holding foreign bachelor's degree equivalent sought national interest waiver. Did not establish five years progressive experience for advanced degree professional status. Proposed endeavor providing patient care lacked national importance as it would impact only direct clients. Appeal dismissed.

An entrepreneur claimed EB-2 advanced degree and exceptional ability status with national interest waiver. AAO found petitioner lacked qualifying advanced degree and did not establish exceptional ability. Proposed endeavor failed Dhanasar first prong; business activities lacked national importance.

Education administrator with foreign master's degree and baccalaureate sought EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed director finding petitioner lacked five years progressive experience in specialty and failed three exceptional ability criteria; did not reach waiver analysis.

Executive manager from Brazil sought EB-2 classification and NIW waiver to establish marketing and graphic company in United States. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish advanced degree equivalent or exceptional ability under EB-2 criteria, making underlying eligibility dispositive.