529 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-13Occupation not statedSEP132021_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying classification, the record did not demonstrate that the proposed endeavor has national importance and that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance it.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-24Information technology (IT) project managerAUG242021_03B5203Computing, 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 he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-24Occupation not statedAUG242021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center 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 unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-10Occupation not statedAUG102021_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-06Senior application engineer and researcherAUG062021_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance or 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-02Information technology (IT) project managerAUG022021_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownNo urgency shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-28Software developerJUL282021_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe 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 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-07-14Software engineerJUL142021_07B5203Computing, 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 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 shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-07Occupation not statedJUN072021_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that while the Petitioner established his eligibility as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2021-05-24Mechanical engineerMAY242021_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition and subsequently affirmed that decision on motion, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor 1 On appeal, the Petitioner submits additional documentation and a briefasserting that she is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-04-15Software developerAPR152021_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement for an individual of exceptional ability by meeting at least three of the six evidentiary criteria under 8 C.
Proposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-03-12Petroleum engineerMAR122021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-01-27Systems engineer and project managerJAN272021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2020-10-16Process engineerOCT162020_06B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition and dismissed a subsequent motion, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2020-04-30Semiconductor research engineerAPR302020_01B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe 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 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2020-03-17Engineering managerMAR172020_01B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2020-02-25Occupation not statedFEB252020_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or successRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2020-01-07Transportation engineering researcherJAN072020_02B5203Engineering
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.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2019-12-10Semiconductor manufacturerDEC102019_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2019-06-05Semiconductor equipment manufacturerJUN052019_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, finding that the Beneficiary qualified for classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown