Environmental and sustainability professional sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to meet the threshold requirement of three of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability, making NIW analysis unnecessary and reserved.

A chief financial officer seeking EB-1A extraordinary ability classification claimed five criteria. The AAO found she satisfied only the leading critical role criterion but failed to meet membership, published material, and high salary criteria. Without three criteria met, final merits determination was not reached. Appeal dismissed.

Self-petitioner sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Appeal dismissed on procedural grounds: Form I-290B and Form G-28 lacked valid original signatures as required by regulation, and foreign language documents relied on blanket translation certificate that did not identify specific documents.

A commercial airline pilot seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver claimed his endeavor would reduce strain on the aviation industry from pilot shortage. The AAO dismissed the appeal on two independent bases: invalid electronic signature on the appeal form and failure to establish first prong national importance under Dhanasar framework.