718 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-07Instructional coordinatorJUL072023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional but that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2023-07-06Petroleum drilling engineerJUL062023_03B5203Engineering
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.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-05Occupation not statedJUL052023_01B5203Engineering
The Director denied the petition, in part, concluding that the Petitioner had not demonstrated that he is well position to advance his initially proposed endeavor, which involved providing HVAC services through T- to small businesses.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-03Computer systems engineer/entrepreneurJUL032023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-27Industrial engineerJUN272023_03B5203Engineering
The Director concluded that although the Petitioner established eligibility for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not demonstrate her eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-22Architectural engineerJUN222023_04B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-20Mechanical engineerJUN202023_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he was eligible for, and otherwise merited as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-15Chief technology officerJUN152023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director determined that the record established the Petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification but did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-15Occupation not statedJUN152023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-31Thermal R&D engineerMAY312023_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-25Civil engineerMAY252023_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish 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 filingNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-16Real estate developerMAY162023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-08Civil engineerMAY082023_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Five years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2023-05-04Manufacturing business for cleaning productsMAY042023_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary did not qualify for the underlying classification and the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for, or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-04Electrical engineerMAY042023_07B5203Engineering
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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-03Entrepreneur and business developerMAY032023_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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-02Computer user support specialistMAY022023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established 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'sRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-02Computer network managerMAY022023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the 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 the Petitioner had not established that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-27Computer software engineerAPR272023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the 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 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 filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-26Information technology (IT) project managerAPR262023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage