12 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 · Appeal2025-07-15Software 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 · Appeal2025-06-26Occupation not statedJUN262025_08B5203Computing, AI & data
However, SCOPS concluded that the record does not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+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 · 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 · Appeal2023-05-25EngineerMAY252023_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 · 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 - 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2022-06-30Education specialistJUN302022_01B5203Education
We cannot grant a motion that does not meet applicable requirements.
Not eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2016-08-22· old NYSDOT testAerospace engineerAUG222016_01B5203Engineering
He found that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Tried to change the endeavor after filingEvidence submitted too late