696 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-15Mechanical engineering researcherSEP152021_13B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-14Senior engineer process engineerSEP142021_02B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Relied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-13Occupation not statedSEP132021_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying classification, the record did not demonstrate that the proposed endeavor has national importance and that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance it.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-24Information technology (IT) project managerAUG242021_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-11Occupation not statedAUG112021_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-10Occupation not statedAUG102021_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-06Senior application engineer and researcherAUG062021_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-02Information technology (IT) project managerAUG022021_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownNo urgency shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-28Software developerJUL282021_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-21Senior electrical engineerJUL212021_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish thatthe proposed endeavor was of substantial merit or national importance, thatthe Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thusofthelaborcertification,wouldbeinthenationalinterest.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-20Chemical engineerJUL202021_08B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor or that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not established+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-14Software engineerJUL142021_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-12Aeronautical engineerJUL122021_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-09Research chemical engineerJUN092021_08B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-08Mechanical engineerJUN082021_03B5203Engineering
4 For the reasons discussed below, we agree In Dhanasar, [p5] not show that the Petitioner's proposed endeavor stands to sufficiently extend beyond his potential or futuristic employers, to impact the U.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-07Occupation not statedJUN072021_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that while the Petitioner established his eligibility as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-02Mechanical engineerJUN022021_01B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vague - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2021-05-24Mechanical engineerMAY242021_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition and subsequently affirmed that decision on motion, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor 1 On appeal, the Petitioner submits additional documentation and a briefasserting that she is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-04-15Software developerAPR152021_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement for an individual of exceptional ability by meeting at least three of the six evidentiary criteria under 8 C.
Proposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2021-03-26Environmental engineer is aimedMAR262021_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and that he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing