Music director sought EB-1A extraordinary ability. On motion, claimed awards and judging participation without supporting evidence. AAO dismissed finding Latin Grammy participation certificate did not constitute a prize or award in musical director field and judging claims lacked corroboration.

A computer scientist filed successive motions to reopen and reconsider an EB-2 national interest waiver denial. The AAO dismissed the second motion, finding no new facts or legal errors; the petitioner confused prospective impact with past achievement and restated previously considered evidence without demonstrating that the proposed endeavor had national importance.

CEO with advanced degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for electronics export business. AAO dismissed motions to reopen and reconsider, finding petitioner failed to establish national importance of the proposed endeavor. Motion evidence showed decreased business income and insufficient economic impact.

Retail business consultant sought EB-1A extraordinary ability classification. Director dismissed motion improperly. AAO held Director failed to analyze new evidence of original contributions and did not conduct required two-part review, remanding for reconsideration with full analysis of claimed criteria and final merits determination.