41 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-08Information technology (IT) consultantAPR082026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, and that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-13Forecasting and data analysis researcherFEB132026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he 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 persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Researcher in artificial intelligenceJAN072026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding 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 persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-08Software developer and entrepreneur in the information technology (IT) industryDEC082025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, he 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 unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-22Entrepreneur and developer of smart parking facilitiesSEP222025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
" But SCOPS concluded that he did not demonstrate that waiving a job offer would serve the nation's interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2025-06-18Cloud software developerJUN182025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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 persuasivePlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-02-13Individual who works in the field of cybersecurityFEB132025_12B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-29Information technology (IT) professional consultantAUG292024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding the Petitioner did not qualify for the EB-2 classification and had not established 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 unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-19Information technology service business owner and providerAUG192024_03B5203Computing, 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 the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-13Information security analystAUG132024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-classification nor are they eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-16Computer and information systems managerJUL162024_12B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-14Software and web developerMAY142024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-26Information technology (IT) engineer specializing in cybersecurityAPR262024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vaguePlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-04-23Computer and information systems managerAPR232024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de nova review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-15Software engineerAPR152024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying visa classification or merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement " in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-03-20Cyber-physical system consultantMAR202024_08B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska 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.
Support letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-25Software quality analyst and testerJAN252024_07B5203Computing, 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 EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, or that he merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-05Information technology (IT) analyst/entrepreneurJAN052024_06B5203Computing, AI & data
But the Director concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the requested waiver's merits.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated