186 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-12Aircraft technicianAUG122026_01B5203Aviation & transport
USCIS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 nonimmigrant classification or for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-02Occupation not statedJUL022026_01B5203Aviation & transport
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that despite qualifying for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as an advanced degree professional, the Petitioner 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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-01PilotJUL012026_03B5203Aviation & transport
USCIS 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-06-12Private airlineJUN122026_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding 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.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-20PilotMAY202026_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, he 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-05-18Occupation not statedMAY182026_02B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-15Aircraft mechanicAPR152026_03B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the endeavor has substantial merit and the Petitioner is well-positioned to advance the endeavor, the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor bas national importance and that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-07Individual working in the supply and trade fieldAPR072026_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-02-09Private airlineFEB092026_02B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
- 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 · Appeal2026-01-06Transportation inspectorJAN062026_02B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS determined that the Petitioner does not qualify as an individual of exceptional ability.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-09Aircraft maintenance technicianDEC092025_02B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-25Airline pilot and flight instructorNOV252025_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member ofthe professionals holding an advanced degree.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-24Pilot and certified flight instructorNOV242025_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-23PilotOCT232025_04B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-16Urban and regional planning researcherOCT162025_02B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-23Private airlineSEP232025_02B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary merited a waiver of the EB-2 classification's job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, as a matter of discretion.
Support letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or successRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-29Commercial pilotAUG292025_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is an advanced degree professional, he 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 unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-07-11PilotJUL112025_01B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification 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 · Appeal2025-06-10Airplane pilotJUN102025_02B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS determined the record does not establish that the Petitioner qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown