36 decisions
newest first- 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 · Appeal2025-06-26Occupation 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 · 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 reopen2024-08-06Logistics 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 · Appeal2024-05-09Automation technicianMAY092024_06B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he was eligible for the requested classification or that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedLabor certification not shown to be impracticalSupport letters generic or unsupported+5 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-11Food industry management consultantAPR112024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that she was eligible for the requested classification or that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical+3 more - 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 · Appeal2024-01-18Entrepreneur in the food industryJAN182024_02B5203Business & 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 a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+7 more - 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 · Appeal2023-12-19PhysiotherapistDEC192023_01B5203Education
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-20Occupation not statedNOV202023_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that he was an individual of exceptional ability 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 unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-17Personal grooming industry entrepreneurNOV172023_09B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer and thus of the labor certification.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedLabor certification not shown to be impractical+5 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-14Chief executive/entrepreneur in miningNOV142023_01B5203Business & finance
The Acting Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documented+6 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2023-11-14Occupation not statedNOV142023_02B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
We will therefore withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the analysis below.
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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-31Athlete-trainerOCT312023_06B5203Arts, media & sports
The Acting Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-13Occupation not statedOCT132023_03B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding 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 documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedLabor certification not shown to be impractical+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-12Aircraft maintenance technicianSEP122023_04B5203Aviation & transport
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 qualification or for a national interest waiver.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing