A theater group petitioned for a scenic and projection designer under O-1 classification for extraordinary ability in the arts. The service center denied the petition. On appeal, the AAO found the matter moot because another petitioner's O-1 petition was approved, and dismissed the appeal as abandoned after no response to its notice.

The petitioner sought extraordinary ability classification. The director denied the petition, then dismissed a motion to reopen and reconsider. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because the petitioner did not identify any specific error in the motion decision, and no extraordinary ability criteria were analyzed.

IT entrepreneur sought national interest waiver for EB-2 petition. Director found substantial merit and good positioning; AAO affirmed denial because the proposed business endeavor lacked national importance, affecting only four small clients without broader industry or economic impact.

A chief marketing officer sought extraordinary ability classification, and the service center found only two of ten criteria met. While the appeal was pending, a later petition for the same classification was approved. The AAO dismissed the appeal as moot, also because the petitioner ignored its notice of intent to dismiss.