207 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-05Machine learning researcherJUN052025_02B5203Computing, 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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-05-30Data scientist/researcherMAY302025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
In July 2023, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not demonstrate her eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-14Graduate research and teaching assistantMAY142025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the EB-2 classification based on exceptional ability, he did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-12Civil engineer and researcherMAY122025_01B5203Engineering
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-07Industrial engineer and entrepreneurMAY072025_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the requirements for EB-2 classification or that they merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-29Civil engineerAPR292025_05B5203Engineering
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Information technology (IT) professionalAPR142025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Electrical engineerAPR142025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-07Occupation not statedAPR072025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-07Computer vision python engineerAPR072025_08B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Vermont 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.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-31Graduate research assistantMAR312025_03B5203Engineering
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.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2025-03-25Occupation not statedMAR252025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
After reviewing the documentation in the record, the Chief denied the petition on multiple grounds, including on the ground that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the JCE will likely create at least 10 jobs for each investor seeking EB-5 classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-05Research scientist in computer v1s10n and artificial intelligence (Al)MAR052025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-04Software engineer rather than performing researchMAR042025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner was eligible for the requested national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-03Researcher and adjunct professor in the field of geomatics engineeringMAR032025_02B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the Petitioner's Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, concluding that the Petitioner established his underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, but that he did not establish that he merited a national interest waiver.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-19Materials engineerFEB192025_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Citation record not persuasiveInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-18Semiconductor companyFEB182025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-25Quality engineerJAN252025_01B5203Engineering
" The Director concluded that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver at the time of filing and determined that while the proposed endeavor has substantial merit, the Petitioner did not establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investors - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-01-21EngineerJAN212025_10B5203Engineering
Upon de novo 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 recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-15Electrical engineerJAN152025_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investors+1 more