143 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-15Entrepreneur in the field of cybersecurity and crisis managementAPR152026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-08Information technology (IT) consultantAPR082026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, and that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-30Occupation not statedMAR302026_03B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record establishes that the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but the record does not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-05Occupation not statedMAR052026_07B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree and for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentSupport letters generic or unsupported - 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 · Appeal2026-02-18Infrastructure specialistFEB182026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-12-03Occupation not statedDEC032025_04B5203Education
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-26Entrepreneur and computer systems engineerAUG262025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofa 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vague+6 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 · Appeal2025-05-09Pelvic physiotherapistMAY092025_05B5203Education
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-02-24Occupation not statedFEB242025_04B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-10Language specialistJAN102025_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, finding the Petitioner had not established her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-08Martial arts educatorJAN082025_06B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification or that he merited a waiver ofthe job offer and labor certification requirements for that classification.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-16PhysiotherapistSEP162024_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner appeared to meet the relevant criteria for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, she did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2024-09-09Information technology solutions providerSEP092024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Beneficiary possessed a baccalaureate degree or its foreign equivalent as required to be eligible 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 documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-13Information security analystAUG132024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-classification nor are they eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-19Preschool and drama teacherJUL192024_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible as an individual of exceptional ability or that she merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedEvidence submitted too late - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-26NutritionistJUN262024_05B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not shown that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest because the record did not establish that the Petitioner proposed endeavor has national importance or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success+1 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-04-23Computer and information systems managerAPR232024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de nova review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-15Software engineerAPR152024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying visa classification or merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement " in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented