Entrepreneur in logistics sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver. Director denied petition, finding petitioner satisfied only two of required three exceptional ability criteria. AAO upheld Director's determination that petitioner lacked full-time employment documentation for ten-year requirement and dismissed appeal; NIW issue rendered moot.

Business administrator and entrepreneur in auto parts company sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Did not establish exceptional ability for underlying EB-2 classification, making waiver ineligible. AAO dismissed appeal without addressing Dhanasar prongs.

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.

Senior project manager seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver. Petitioner claimed six regulatory criteria but AAO found only two met. AAO withdrew Director's finding on one criterion, leaving only two criteria satisfied. Dismissed because petitioner failed to meet the three-criterion threshold for exceptional ability, disqualifying him from NIW consideration.