Interior designer and CEO/entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW. Petitioner claimed three exceptional ability criteria but established only one: advanced degree. AAO found insufficient evidence of ten years full-time experience, professional association membership, and industry recognition. Ineligible for underlying EB-2 classification; NIW analysis reserved.

Entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability with NIW. AAO dismissed appeal finding petitioner met only two of required three criteria: academic record and membership. Petitioner failed to demonstrate license criterion applied and recognition for achievements; Dhanasar analysis not reached.

Foreign legal consultant seeking EB-2 NIW claimed advanced degree or exceptional ability. AAO held petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility because master's degree awarded after filing and insufficient progressive experience documented at filing. National interest waiver analysis reserved.

A restaurant entrepreneur sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. The AAO affirmed denial, finding petitioner met only two of six criteria and failed final merits review; evidence of business success and awards did not establish expertise significantly above ordinary level in the field.