A self-enrichment teacher and dance academy owner seeks EB-2 national interest waiver as individual of exceptional ability. AAO found petitioner met only one of six exceptional ability criteria: advanced degree. Petitioner failed to establish ten years full-time employment, professional certifications, professional associations, or expert recognition. Appeal dismissed because petitioner lacks underlying exceptional ability eligibility.

Documentary filmmaker claimed extraordinary ability in arts. Director found four criteria met; AAO withdrew two findings (awards, published material). Only one criterion ultimately met (judging), below three-criterion threshold. No sustained national or international acclaim shown. Appeal dismissed.

Figure skating choreographer and coach sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. She claimed seven criteria including membership, published material, scholarly articles and exhibitions. AAO held she met only judging criterion and failed to meet three-criterion threshold because membership lacked documentation, publications lacked translation compliance and scholarly article was not in qualifying venue.

Professional ballroom dancer and choreographer sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Claimed eight criteria and met two: lesser awards and judging. AAO found published material criterion unmet because YouTube videos lack status as professional or major media, and association membership lacked documentary evidence of achievement requirements. With only two criteria met, petition failed three-criterion threshold.