An accounting professional and entrepreneur sought exceptional ability and national interest waiver. The AAO found he met only one of six exceptional ability criteria. Because he failed the foundational EB-2 requirement, the AAO declined to reach the national interest waiver analysis and dismissed the appeal.

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.

Project engineer sought NIW for EB-2. Service Center approved advanced degree but denied NIW. AAO dismissed because proposed roadway safety endeavor lacked sufficient detail and national importance; no direct connection established between specific endeavor and broader implications.

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.