Taekwondo athlete and coach claiming NIW under EB-2. Petitioner asserted exceptional ability under multiple criteria; Director found only one met. On appeal, insufficient arguments and evidence to overcome exceptional ability finding. NIW claim failed at first Dhanasar prong: proposed endeavor lacks national importance. Appeal dismissed.

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.

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.

A co-owner and general manager of a moving and storage business sought EB-2 national interest waiver as individual of exceptional ability. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding insufficient eligibility criteria for exceptional ability and lack of national importance for the business endeavor.