Airline pilot seeking EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed dismissal on appeal and motion decisions because petitioner failed to establish national importance prong despite Director finding substantial merit. Second and third Dhanasar prongs not analyzed.

A Colombian aviation mechanic sought EB-2 classification as person of exceptional ability with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria but lacked exceptional ability in final merits determination; the proposed endeavor also lacked national importance, thus dismissing the appeal.

A pilot sought a national interest waiver with EB-2 classification, proposing to work for U.S. airlines and train other pilots. The service center accepted the underlying classification but denied the waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance, and it did not reach the remaining prongs.

Self-petitioning pilot seeks NIW as EB-2 advanced degree or exceptional ability professional. Failed to qualify for underlying EB-2 classification (only two of six criteria met). AAO dismissed; pilot work as proposed lacks substantial merit and national importance; endeavor insufficiently documented and explained.