A nurse sought EB-2 classification, as an advanced degree professional or an individual of exceptional ability, together with a national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the nurse met neither EB-2 category, with no showing of expertise above the ordinary, and so did not reach the waiver framework.

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 software developer and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification as individual with exceptional ability or advanced degree, with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability and lacked an advanced degree equivalent; therefore ineligible for underlying classification and national interest waiver analysis was unnecessary.

A physical therapist sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver to provide specialized neurology and education services. The AAO affirmed EB-2 eligibility but dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance despite healthcare field importance, as it would not broadly impact the field or create substantial economic effects.