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.

Correctional officer and former Brazilian Army member sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and national interest waiver. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to meet three of six regulatory evidentiary criteria for exceptional ability, including membership in professional associations, and therefore ineligible for underlying EB-2 classification.

Former military officer seeking EB-2 classification as advanced degree professional or individual of exceptional ability, plus national interest waiver. Petitioner did not hold recognized bachelor's degree equivalent and failed to establish three of six exceptional ability categories. Ineligible for EB-2; appeal dismissed.

Financial manager seeks EB-2 classification as advanced degree professional or individual of exceptional ability, plus NIW. AAO held petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility because evidence did not demonstrate either required advanced degree credentials or exceptional ability; therefore NIW eligibility not reached.