60 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 · Appeal2026-02-25English teacherFEB252026_05B5203Education
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 recordNo interest from users, customers or investors+1 more - 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 · Appeal2025-10-10Occupation not statedOCT102025_02B5203Clinical & health
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that she is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+5 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 · Appeal2025-04-14Electrical engineerAPR142025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-02Occupation not statedAPR022025_10B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documented+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-01EntrepreneurAPR012025_03B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merits a national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-06UniversityJAN062025_01B5203Other / unclear
The Director concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the Beneficiary's eligibility for Schedule A designation.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-13Headhunter in the field of financial analysisDEC132024_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 the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2024-09-23AccountantSEP232024_04B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner had established her eligibility for the EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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 vagueNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-12Agribusiness executiveSEP122024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements for EB-2 classification.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-26Climate scientistAUG262024_12B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding 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.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-08-19Occupation not statedAUG192024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-19Information technology service business owner and providerAUG192024_03B5203Computing, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+2 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 · Appeal2024-08-14Information technology consultant and analystAUG142024_10B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional or an individual of exceptional ability, and did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-15Oracle EBS consultantAPR152024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional or an individual of exceptional ability.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investors