43 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 · Appeal2026-04-15Entrepreneur 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 · Motion to reopen2024-10-29Computer systems analystOCT292024_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Citation record not persuasiveExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too late+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-02Safety engineerOCT022024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-22Occupation not statedAUG222024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner established her eligibility for the EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she did not show that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus 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 vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-16General and operations manager in the manufacturing industryAUG162024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 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 - 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 · Appeal2024-04-18Occupation not statedAPR182024_10B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for classification as an employment based second preference permanent immigrant and a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus a labor certification was not merited upon the application of the analytical framework we first explicated in Matter ofDhanasar, 26 l&N Dec.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - 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 · Appeal2024-01-25Software 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 · Appeal2023-12-12Occupation not statedDEC122023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification or for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar analytical framework, as a matter of discretion.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-27Occupation not statedNOV272023_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification or for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-01Human development specialistNOV012023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner established eligibility for the underlying second preference classification, she did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the framework outlined in Matter of Dhanasar, 26 l&N Dec.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-13Operations manager and automotive repair mechanicJUN132023_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-18Eyeglass manufacturerAPR182023_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish either the Beneficiary's qualification for the EB-2 immigrant classification or that a waiver ofthe classification's job offer requirement would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-03-07Travel agent/tour guideMAR072023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or as an individual of exceptional ability.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - WithdrawnEB-2 · Appeal2022-12-07Computer software solutions businessDEC072022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center revoked the approval ofthe petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary met the educational requirements of the offered position.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported