137 decisions
newest first- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Inorganic chemistJUL282026_06B5203Physical sciences & math
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw our decision to sustain the appeal and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2026-06-03Software development companyJUN032026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
We will therefore withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-05-27Software engineerMAY272026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Past record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-05-15Software development engineerMAY152026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-05-14ScientistMAY142026_01B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry ofa new decision consistent with the following analysis.
No broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2026-04-28Developer of electrical weapons and body camerasAPR282026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
We will therefore withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-03-10Neuroscience researcherMAR102026_01B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-28Computer scientistJAN282026_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for the entry of a new decision.
Citation record not persuasiveArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-14Software development managerJAN142026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-13Systems engineering specialist and an entrepreneur in the information technology (IT) industryJAN132026_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS ' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-08Researcher in the field of computer scienceJAN082026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasiveNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - 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 · Appeal2025-12-18Graduate student in biochemistryDEC182025_05B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-17Plant scientistDEC172025_02B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw our decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPast record does not show influence or success+1 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-02Data scientistDEC022025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investors - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-11-06Graduate student researcher in artificial intelligence (Al)NOV062025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-21Cloud solutions architectOCT212025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-02Doctoral student in pharmacologyOCT022025_02B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-09-22Postdoctoral researcher in the field of quantum information scienceSEP222025_03B5203Physical sciences & math
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision does not adequately explain the specific reasons for denial and is therefore insufficient for review.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-08-27BiochemistAUG272025_01B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will remand the petition for further consideration.
Citation record not persuasiveInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success