27 decisions
newest first- 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 · Appeal2025-11-20Occupation not statedNOV202025_05B5203Public service & social
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-07-15Software developerJUL152025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-30ProfessorMAY302025_03B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-06Occupation not statedMAR062025_04B5203Clinical & health
The Director determined that the Petitioner does not qualify as an individual of exceptional ability.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-05Environmental scientistMAR052025_02B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-11-01ArcheologistNOV012024_04B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-08-16CosmetologistAUG162024_07B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying EB-2 qualification or for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-12Researcher in medical physicsJUN122024_05B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not establish that a waiver ofthe job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+3 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-04-18Financial advisor and entrepreneurAPR182024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-22EconomistDEC222023_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-27Special education teacherNOV272023_06B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's endeavor would have national importance, that she is well-positioned to advance that endeavor, or that, on balance, it would benefit the United States to waive the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success+1 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 · Appeal2023-07-05Occupation 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 · Appeal2023-06-06PhysicianJUN062023_06B5203Clinical & health
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although she was eligible as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not establish her eligibility or that she otherwise merited a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-25EngineerMAY252023_11B5203Engineering
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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-21EntrepreneurAPR212023_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the record established the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification, it did not show that he qualified for, or otherwise merited, a national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-01-31Marketing professionalJAN312023_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merited, as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver of the EB-2 classification's job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-01-10Medical researcherJAN102023_04B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's proposed endeavor was o f national importance.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-11-02Database engineerNOV022022_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that while the record showed that the Petitioner qualified as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree, it did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement of that visa classification would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+1 more