2,864 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-13SAP consultantJUL132026_04B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - 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.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-10Lawyer and entrepreneurJUL102026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-10Occupation not statedJUL102026_03B5203Business & finance
SCOPS concluded the Petitioner's national importance claims did not satisfy Dhanasar 's prong one requirements because, although fintech and small- and medium-sized enterprise financing is important generally, he did not show that his specific company and activities would have national or global impacts beyond his own business and its clients.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08Data analyst and signal processing engineerJUL082026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08Labor relations expert and an entrepreneur in the field of workforce management and employee relationsJUL082026_04B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, be bad 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 shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08ResearchJUL082026_05B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 persuasiveLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08Occupation not statedJUL082026_06B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2026-07-07Information technology consulting companyJUL072026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Acting Associate Director of Service Center Operations concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate its required ability to pay the offered job's proffered wage.
Claims not backed by documents - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-01Senior security researcherJUL012026_06B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-30Senior manager of pavementsJUN302026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-29Product security specialistJUN292026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that she 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 shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-29Occupation not statedJUN292026_02B5203Business & finance
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.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-25Senior sourcing specialistJUN252026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner established he was an advanced degree professional, but had not demonstrated that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-25Programmer analystJUN252026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingEvidence submitted too late+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-25Information security analystJUN252026_04B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
No broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-23Skincare specialistJUN232026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-22Chief operating officer (COO)JUN222026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree, 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 shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-18Data protection and technology specialistJUN182026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more