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.

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.

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.

Petitioner sought NIW as individual of exceptional ability. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner satisfied only two of six exceptional ability evidentiary criteria (advanced degree and work experience); petitioner did not challenge remaining criteria or provide final merits evidence, so NIW analysis was not reached.