17 decisions
newest first- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-05Artificial intelligence (Al) algorithm developerJAN052026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
We will therefore withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-17Electronics engineer in telecommunicationsOCT172025_02B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Tried to change the endeavor after filingDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-05-15Occupation not statedMAY152025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-31Occupation not statedJAN312025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-12-12Aircraft mechanical maintenance specialistDEC122024_07B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification or a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filing+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-04Information technology entrepreneurNOV042024_08B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding the Petitioner had not established a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-08-07Civil engineerAUG072024_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that the Petitioner had established eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-08-05Aviation engineer and flight instructorAUG052024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-07-30Aircraft mechanical maintenance specialistJUL302024_12B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for anational interest waiver.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-07-16Business process engineerJUL162024_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification and for a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-04-24Safety engineerAPR242024_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2023-03-08Information technology businessMAR082023_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.
Inconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - RemandedNIW · Appeal2022-03-24Occupation not statedMAR242022_01B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for further review of the record and issuance of a new decision.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2021-12-30Research coordinatorDEC302021_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2021-11-30Research coordinatorNOV302021_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2021-03-26Environmental engineer is aimedMAR262021_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionEB-2 · Motion to reconsider2019-03-28Engineering consultation businessMAR282019_01B5203Engineering
We dismissed the Petitioner's appeal on the same ground, and on the additional ground that the evidence of record did not establish that the Beneficiary met the experience requirement of the labor certification.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing