982 decisions
newest first- 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-08Applied scientist IIJAN082026_02B5203Computing, 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 persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-08Graduate student research assistant in biomedical engineeringJAN082026_03B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Computer scientist carrying out her proposed endeavor as an incumbent engineering associate with her employerJAN072026_01B5203Computing, 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 a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Researcher in artificial intelligenceJAN072026_02B5203Computing, 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 a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Drug addiction treatment centerJAN072026_03B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Graduate research assistantJAN072026_05B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Hematology-oncology fellowJAN072026_06B5203Biomedical & life sciences
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 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 persuasiveBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Attorney specializing in intellectual property and cybercrimeJAN072026_07B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-07Entrepreneur in artificial intelligence (Al) powered robotics and control systemsJAN072026_08B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for classification as an individual of exceptional ability and a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus a labor certification, was not merited upon application ofthe analytical framework we first explicated in Matter ofDhanasar, 26 I&N Dec.
Exceptional ability not establishedEvidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investors - 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 - 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 - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-17Computer engineerDEC172025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
What makes this apparent was his future efforts in teaching did not have a sufficient level of impact in the broader field and therefore, did not meet the national imp01iance requirements under prong one.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-12-17Occupation not statedDEC172025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
ANALYSIS SCOPS determined the Petitioner did not establish his eligibility for EB-2 classification as an alien of exceptional ability under 8 C.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - 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 · Appeal2025-12-11Biomedical science researcherDEC112025_01B5203Biomedical & life sciences
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success