An entrepreneur sought EB-2 NIW classification as advanced degree professional or exceptional ability individual. The AAO affirmed the Director's denial, finding insufficient evidence of advanced degree requirements and failure to meet three exceptional ability criteria. National interest waiver was not analyzed.

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.

Business management consultant sought national interest waiver claiming endeavor of operational supervision and continuous improvement techniques. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance, finding past company results insufficient to establish broad impact and applicant's qualifications relevant only to subsequent prong. Appeal dismissed.

Data processing professional sought NIW claiming advanced degree or exceptional ability. AAO dismissed because petitioner lacked foreign equivalent of U.S. advanced degree or baccalaureate degree, failed to demonstrate five years progressive post-baccalaureate experience, and met only two of three exceptional ability criteria required.