792 decisions
newest first- MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2026-07-27Occupation not statedJUL272026_01B5203Engineering
A motion to reconsider that does not satisfy these requirements must be dismissed.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-07-20Industrial engineerJUL202026_01B5203Engineering
Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) 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.
No interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-07-17GeologistJUL172026_02B5203Physical sciences & math
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he met the initial evidentiary requirements for EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-07-10Computer scientistJUL102026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding 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.
- RemandedNIW · Motion to reopen2026-06-30EntrepreneurJUN302026_01B5203Business & finance
Upon review, we will withdraw USCIS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Exceptional ability not established - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-05-28Researcher specializingMAY282026_01B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish she qualifies as an advanced degree professional or that a waiver ofthe job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-05-19Tourism consultant and an entrepreneurMAY192026_03B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the national interest waiver petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 immigrant classification or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-05-18Industrial and quality engineerMAY182026_04B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-05-08Automotive technicianMAY082026_01B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that (1) he qualifies for classification as an alien of exceptional ability and (2) a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2026-05-04Occupation not statedMAY042026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree but did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-04-30Occupation not statedAPR302026_02B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but she 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 documentsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedEB-2 · Motion to reopen2026-04-30Web hosting providerAPR302026_03B5203Business & finance
SCOPS concluded the Petitioner did not establish that it had the ability to pay the Beneficiary's proffered wage from the priority date through to the time he obtains permanent residence.
No interest from users, customers or investors - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-03-02Occupation not statedMAR022026_02B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that be 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 vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-02-24Chief executive officer (CEO) of her companyFEB242026_02B5203Business & finance
1 Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner possessed an advanced degree, she 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 unsupported - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-02-18Tourism consultant and an entrepreneurFEB182026_01B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the national interest waiver petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 immigrant classification or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-02-18Industrial and quality engineerFEB182026_04B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-02-10Financial analystFEB102026_01B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, or that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the record - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-12-16Automotive engineerDEC162025_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-11-26Doctoral student and researcher in the artificial intelligence (Al) fieldNOV262025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-11-10EntrepreneurNOV102025_05B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition in December 2023, concluding that the Petitioner had not established the national importance of his proposed endeavor and had not shown that, on balance, the United States would benefit from waiving the job offer requirement.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification