IT project manager sought NIW as individual of exceptional ability. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner met only two of six exceptional ability criteria (academic records and work experience); withdrawal of third criterion (professional membership) left petitioner below minimum threshold, and underlying eligibility failure precluded NIW analysis.

Veterinary pathologist seeking EB-2 advanced degree professional classification and national interest waiver. Claimed advanced degree eligibility but failed to provide competent English translation of foreign credentials as required. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner did not establish advanced degree requirement, making remaining Dhanasar prongs unnecessary to address.

Speech-language pathologist holding foreign bachelor's degree equivalent sought national interest waiver. Did not establish five years progressive experience for advanced degree professional status. Proposed endeavor providing patient care lacked national importance as it would impact only direct clients. Appeal dismissed.

Integrative medicine professional with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW. AAO found first Dhanasar prong met regarding research merit and national importance, but rejected petition after finding petitioner not well positioned to advance proposed research due to lack of success record or demonstrated interest from field.