A nutritional supplement entrepreneur sought EB-2 with NIW. The AAO found he lacked five years of progressive post-degree experience required for advanced degree equivalency. On NIW merits, his proposed business showed substantial merit but not national importance; job creation of seven positions lacked adequate explanation of substantial positive economic effects.

Senior project manager seeking EB-2 exceptional ability and national interest waiver. Petitioner claimed six regulatory criteria but AAO found only two met. AAO withdrew Director's finding on one criterion, leaving only two criteria satisfied. Dismissed because petitioner failed to meet the three-criterion threshold for exceptional ability, disqualifying him from NIW consideration.

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.

A senior software maintenance engineer with over 10 years of experience sought EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability with national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner met only two of six evidentiary criteria and lacked the significantly above-ordinary expertise required for exceptional ability.