An accounting professional and entrepreneur sought exceptional ability and national interest waiver. The AAO found he met only one of six exceptional ability criteria. Because he failed the foundational EB-2 requirement, the AAO declined to reach the national interest waiver analysis and dismissed the appeal.

A senior software maintenance engineer with over 10 years of experience sought EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner met only two of six evidentiary criteria and lacked the significantly above-ordinary expertise required for exceptional ability.

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.

An aircraft maintenance technician seeks EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver based on exceptional ability. The AAO affirmed dismissal, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate exceptional ability because his qualifications are typical for an experienced maintenance technician and he lacks recognition for achievements by the broader industry.