283 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-17Entrepreneur in the food and wine industryAUG172026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-05Logistics analystAUG052026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 immigrant classification and a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23Entrepreneur and business managerJUL232026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification as alien of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-08Logistics analystJUN082026_01B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Citation record not persuasiveDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-28Aviation and aeronautics supply chain managerMAY282026_02B5203Business & finance
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary had not established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification and 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 · Appeal2026-05-01Business managerMAY012026_02B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the requested EB-2 immigrant classification or national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-23Event planner and entrepreneurAPR232026_02B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-02Physiotherapist and entrepreneurAPR022026_04B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification.
Exceptional ability not established - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-03-02Occupation not statedMAR022026_03B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the analysis below.
Five years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-21EntrepreneurJAN212026_02B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding that the Petitioner had not established 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 equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-20Senior lead consultantJAN202026_04B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-24Meat industry executive and entrepreneurNOV242025_11B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate he is eligible for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-07AccountantOCT072025_03B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner meets the qualification for the underlying EB-2 visa classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-15Entrepreneur in the field of financeSEP152025_02B5203Business & finance
The Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner is 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 establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-08-04Financial advisor and entrepreneurAUG042025_02B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish 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 equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-07-16Legal consultantJUL162025_01B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not demonstrate the Petitioner's eligibility.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+2 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-06-12Logistics management consultantJUN122025_02B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish that the Petitioner qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability or that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-22EntrepreneurMAY222025_04B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's qualification for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-05-15Barber and barber instructor and entrepreneurMAY152025_06B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not demonstrate the Petitioner merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-29Business consultant and entrepreneur in the field of digital marketingAPR292025_12B5203Business & finance
The Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner is 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.