Taekwondo athlete and coach claiming NIW under EB-2. Petitioner asserted exceptional ability under multiple criteria; Director found only one met. On appeal, insufficient arguments and evidence to overcome exceptional ability finding. NIW claim failed at first Dhanasar prong: proposed endeavor lacks national importance. Appeal dismissed.

AI researcher sought EB-2 NIW classification claiming exceptional ability. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner met only two of three required criteria for exceptional ability: official academic record and professional association membership, but not recognition for achievements and significant contributions in AI field.

Information technology professional sought national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. AAO dismissed appeal, finding petitioner failed to meet exceptional ability requirement (at least three of six criteria). Petitioner met only two criteria; did not establish license, comparable evidence, high salary, or recognition by peers. National interest waiver analysis not reached due to lack of prerequisite EB-2 qualification.

Computer systems analyst sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and NIW. AAO affirmed director's finding that petitioner met only one of six criteria required. Appeal dismissed because petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability threshold, making NIW analysis unnecessary.