198 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-26Electrical and automation engineerSEP262023_06B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's endeavor would have national importance, that the Petitioner is wellpositioned to advance that endeavor, or that, on balance, it would benefit the United States to waive the job offer requirement.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-18Plastic packaging manufacturerSEP182023_06B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary did not qualify for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or as an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-13Cybersecurity technology entrepreneurSEP132023_07B5203Computing, 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.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-08-24Bodywork technician in the automotive industryAUG242023_13B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability and, therefore, the issue of qualifying for a national interest waiver was moot to the petition's decisional outcome.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-18Elementary school teacherJUL182023_05B5203Education
The Director concluded that although the Petitioner established eligibility for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not demonstrate her eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Five years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-18Self-enrichment teacherJUL182023_06B5203Education
The Director concluded that although the Petitioner established eligibility for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not demonstrate her eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-17Occupation not statedJUL172023_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or as an individual ofexceptional ability, and that he had not established that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-20Mechanical engineerJUN202023_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he was eligible for, and otherwise merited as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - 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 · Appeal2023-06-08Operation specialistJUN082023_03B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree 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 equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-18Manufacturing technicianMAY182023_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification or for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Exceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-28GeologistAPR282023_02B5203Physical sciences & math
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements for EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-26Language specialistAPR262023_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedRelied on a labor shortage - 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 · Appeal2023-04-03Software engineerAPR032023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish the Petitioner qualifies for classification as an individual of exceptional ability or, in the alternative, as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
- 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-03-06Education administratorMAR062023_02B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not established - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2023-03-02Education centerMAR022023_04B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary met the minimum requirements for the offered position as stated on the labor certification.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-03-01Electrical engineer in the field of industrial automationMAR012023_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is either a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or an individual of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-01-31Electronic engineering technicianJAN312023_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that that the Petitioner had not established eligibility as 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.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success