729 decisions
newest first- 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-09-30General and operations managerSEP302024_04B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate her eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-09-30Entrepreneur in the marketing field building her own brandSEP302024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate her eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-09-30Entrepreneur in the bars and restaurants industrySEP302024_08B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that (1) he qualifies for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability and (2) that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-30Self-enrichment teacherSEP302024_12B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that she is an individual of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too late - 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 · Appeal2024-09-27Physical therapistSEP272024_04B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-26EntrepreneurSEP262024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner was eligible for EB-2 Classification or a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Support letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-26Entrepreneur business consultantSEP262024_08B5203Business & finance
The Texas Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he qualified for the underlying visa classification, nor did he merit a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-25Entrepreneur in the airline industrySEP252024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish 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 established - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-09-25Chief financial officer (CEO) and logistics managerSEP252024_03B5203Business & finance
The Director concluded that the Petitioner was not eligible as the record did not establish that the Petitioner has a bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressive experience.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - 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 · Appeal2024-09-20Occupation not statedSEP202024_05B5203Aviation & transport
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not established - 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 · Motion to reopen2024-09-11Sales operation manager entrepreneurSEP112024_07B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that she qualifies for the underlying visa classification or merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement "in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-09-10Financial analystSEP102024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability and did not merit a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus a labor certification, under the analytical framework in Matter ofDhanasar, 26 I&N Dec.
Claims not backed by documents - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-10Entrepreneur and business administratorSEP102024_06B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that 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.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-10Aviation maintenance specialistSEP102024_07B5203Aviation & transport
The Director stated that the Petitioner did not establish he commanded a salary which demonstrates exceptional ability and that the recommendation letters do not establish recognition for achievements and significant contributions to the industry or field.
- 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 · Appeal2024-09-04Information technology specialistSEP042024_06B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification or for the requested national interest waiver.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record