178 decisions
newest first- WithdrawnNIW · Appeal2023-11-17Information technology entrepreneurNOV172023_06B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-27Electrical engineerOCT272023_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-26Computer network architectOCT262023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility under any of the three Dhanasar prongs.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-18Civil engineer and entrepreneurOCT182023_05B5203Engineering
The Director concluded that although the Petitioner established eligibility for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not demonstrate he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement 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 · Appeal2023-10-05Engineer with sales and management experienceOCT052023_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner was eligible for, and merited as a matter of discretion, a waiver of the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-03Occupation not statedOCT032023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he is an individual of exceptional ability or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-02Data analytics specialistOCT022023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-28Civil engineerSEP282023_09B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Claims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-26Computer systems consultant and entrepreneurSEP262023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for classification 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-14Production and manufacturing engineerSEP142023_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the EB-2 classification, the record does not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-06Civil engineer and entrepreneurSEP062023_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 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 interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-06Entrepreneur in the field of information technologySEP062023_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies 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 shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-08-30Information technology consultantAUG302023_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 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 shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-08-14Cybersecurity analystAUG142023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional but that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-17Petroleum engineerJUL172023_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2023-07-07Senior software developerJUL072023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-22Architectural engineerJUN222023_04B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-15Occupation not statedJUN152023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that 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 unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-25Civil engineerMAY252023_02B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-03Entrepreneur and business developerMAY032023_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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated