A crime and intelligence specialist seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner met four evidentiary criteria but lacked the requisite degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in the field. The waiver prongs were not reached due to failure on the underlying exceptional ability requirement.

A pilot sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner failed to meet evidentiary criteria for exceptional ability or advanced degree professional status, lacking sufficient documentation from employers and relevant credentials, and therefore was ineligible for the underlying classification and waiver.

Fitness consultant and trainer sought EB-2 national interest waiver. Claimed athletic training programs would improve health and wellness industry. AAO dismissed because specific proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance or field-wide impact.

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.