315 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-07-27Software developerJUL272022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the record shows that the Petitioner's proposed endeavor has substantial merit and he is well positioned to advance that endeavor, it did not establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirement of a job offer, and thus a labor certification, in the Petitioner's case.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-06-23Real estate developer/entrepreneurJUN232022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 · Appeal2022-03-31Mechanical engineer and software programmerMAR312022_01B5203Computing, 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 unsupportedEvidence submitted too late - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-03-28Entrepreneur and real estate developerMAR282022_01B5203Computing, 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 shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-03-28Information technology (IT) specialistMAR282022_02B5203Computing, 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-01-24Information technology specialistJAN242022_01B5203Computing, 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - 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 · Appeal2021-08-02Information 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 · Appeal2021-07-14Software 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 · Appeal2021-04-15Software 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2018-08-21GeophysicistAUG212018_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, finding 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 ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.