Automotive bodywork technician sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with national interest waiver. AAO affirmed dismissal, finding petitioner did not establish exceptional ability despite meeting three of six criteria. Final merits determination required showing expertise significantly above ordinary level.

Self-employed real estate businessperson sought EB-2 national interest waiver for sustainable affordable housing venture. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to establish EB-2 qualification as advanced degree professional and because proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance despite addressing affordable housing crisis.

Advanced degree professional proposed an endeavor with claimed economic impact. AAO dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the proposed endeavor has national importance; evidence showed only client-level benefits, not broader industry or economic implications meeting Dhanasar standards.

Marketing manager seeking EB-2 NIW for startup marketing consultancy. AAO affirmed director's finding that endeavor lacked national importance; breadth of implications limited to petitioner's company and clients without broader regional or field-wide impact.