176 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-16Artificial intelligence (AI) researcherJUL162026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual of exceptional ability and that he 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 persuasiveExceptional ability not establishedNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-07Electrical engineerJUL072026_06B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the record does not establish that he is eligible for, and merits as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-28Wholesale company and distributor of automotive partsMAY282026_03B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Beneficiary was an individual of exceptional ability, and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-15Entrepreneur in the field of cybersecurity and crisis managementAPR152026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not established - 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 · Appeal2026-03-30Industrial engineerMAR302026_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification or 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-25Chief executive officer of a civil engineering and project planning companyFEB252026_07B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-02-09Private airlineFEB092026_02B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner 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.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-21Environmental engineer and entrepreneurJAN212026_09B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification.
Exceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported - 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 - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-11-06Graduate student researcher in artificial intelligence (Al)NOV062025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-08Graduate student and researcherOCT082025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the requested EB-2 classification as an alien of exceptional ability.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-01Information technology (IT) program managerOCT012025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an alien of exceptional ability.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-25Software developerSEP252025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification nor did she merit a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-23Private airlineSEP232025_02B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary merited a waiver of the EB-2 classification's job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, as a matter of discretion.
Support letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or successRelied on a labor shortage - 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 · Appeal2025-07-11PilotJUL112025_01B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not established - 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 · Appeal2025-06-06Robotics educatorJUN062025_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 immigrant classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not established - 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