26 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-14Systems engineering specialistMAY142026_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, 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 clientsProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documented+8 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-11Post-doctoral fellowMAR112026_04B5203Engineering
SCOPS 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.
Citation record not persuasiveInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-13Chemical engineerFEB132026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-17Machine learning scientistNOV172025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
While we acknowledge some ofthe en-ors the Petitioner raises in his appeal, we ultimately agree with SCOPS' conclusion that he has not demonstrated eligibility for this NIW petition.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-27Artificial intelligence (Al) researcherJUN272025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-10Civil engineerJUN102025_07B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS ' decision is insufficient for review.
Inconsistencies in the record - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-05-28Civil engineerMAY282025_05B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision is insufficient for review.
Inconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-19Materials engineerFEB192025_01B5203Engineering
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.
Citation record not persuasiveInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-23Consultant and/or advisor in the field of electronic engineering (cybersecurity)JAN232025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements for EB-2 classification.
Claims not backed by documentsInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-10Computer science lecturer and network implementation consultantDEC102024_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 visa classification as an advanced degree professional, he had not established eligibility for the national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-21Musician and software engineerMAY212024_01B5203Computing, 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 a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-09Occupation not statedMAY092024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition and dismissed the Petitioner's two subsequent motions, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-15Sound engineering technicianFEB152024_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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-23Senior hardware engineerJAN232024_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-22Occupation not statedNOV222023_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merits a national interest waiver, as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-20Electronics engineerOCT202023_03B5203Engineering
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 recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-03Occupation not statedOCT032023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he is an individual of exceptional ability or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-28Civil engineerSEP282023_09B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska 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.
Claims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-15Chemical engineer and researcherSEP152023_01B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - 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