529 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-02ResearcherJAN022026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS extensively discussed how the Petitioner did not establish that his proposed endeavor would have an impact in the field.
No broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-29Aerospace quality engineerDEC292025_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-23Product engineerDEC232025_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-18Fraud data analystDEC182025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS 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 vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-18Computer scientistDEC182025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-16Business management and software development specialistDEC162025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a 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 · Appeal2025-12-12Software developer and entrepreneurDEC122025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-09Civil engineer and entrepreneurDEC092025_06B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 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 vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-08Computer scientist and researcherDEC082025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-08Software developer and entrepreneur in the information technology (IT) industryDEC082025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, he did not establish 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 unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-05Developer of complex data models in the industrial engineering fieldDEC052025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Although finding the Petitioner eligible for EB-2 classification, SCOPS concluded that he did not demonstrate that a waiver would serve the national interest.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-03Software engineerDEC032025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-25Information technology (IT) project managerNOV252025_03B5203Computing, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too late+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-24Occupation not statedNOV242025_03B5203Engineering
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.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-24Civil engineerNOV242025_07B5203Engineering
However, SCOPS concluded that the record does not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-18Senior artificial intelligence (Al) engineerNOV182025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-14Software engineer and a graduate student researcher in information technology (IT)NOV142025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver in the exercise of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-13Researcher in the field of wireless charging technology for smartphonesNOV132025_01B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-13Researcher in the field of wireless charging technology for smartphonesNOV132025_03B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification