51 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 · Appeal2026-01-06Aircraft maintenance technicianJAN062026_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner bas a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in bis field.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - 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 · Appeal2025-06-26Occupation 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 · Motion to reopen2025-05-29Commercial pilot and flight instructorMAY292025_03B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS concluded that the Petitioner holds an advanced degree, but did not demonstrate his intended occupation in the United States qualifies as a profession.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vague+6 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 · Appeal2024-09-30NurseSEP302024_16B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-05Lodging managerSEP052024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska 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.
Inconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 · Motion to reopen2024-08-06Logistics manager consultantAUG062024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner had established eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedTried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 · Appeal2024-02-15Construction management and project development entrepreneurFEB152024_04B5203Business & finance
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 documentedTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-26Medical health services manager proposing to start her own home health care companyDEC262023_02B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance and that, on balance, it was not in the interest ofthe United States to waive the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+4 more - 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