718 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-08-23Computer engineerAUG232022_06B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not established+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-08-22Civil engineerAUG222022_02B5203Engineering
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 · Appeal2022-08-22Civil engineerAUG222022_03B5203Engineering
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 · 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 · Appeal2022-05-26Avionics engineerMAY262022_01B5203Engineering
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 she 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 shownRelied on a labor shortage - 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 · Appeal2022-03-10Marine engineerMAR102022_01B5203Engineering
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 vague - 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 · Appeal2022-01-13Mechanical engineerJAN132022_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, 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 · Appeal2022-01-03Mathematics lecturer and researcherJAN032022_01B5203Physical sciences & math
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-12-06Geophysicist engineerDEC062021_03B5203Engineering
Nevertheless, the Director denied the petition, concluding that the evidence did not establish that the proposed endeavor is of national importance or that a waiver of the requirement of ajob offer would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-10-29Chemical engineerOCT292021_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the substantial merit or national importance of the proposed endeavor or that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance it.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-21Civil engineerSEP212021_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies 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 unsupported - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2021-09-20Process engineerSEP202021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the initial petition and dismissed a subsequent motion, 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-15Structural engineerSEP152021_02B5203Engineering
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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-15Project engineerSEP152021_04B5203Engineering
However, the Director denied the petition, concluding that the evidence did not establish that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor or that a waiver of the requirement of ajob offer, and thus a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+1 more - 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