210 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-05Logistics analystAUG052026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 immigrant classification and a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-03Pilot and an entrepreneur in the aviation industryAUG032026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, be had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08Occupation not statedJUL082026_06B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-08Logistics analystJUN082026_01B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Citation record not persuasiveDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-28Aviation and aeronautics supply chain managerMAY282026_02B5203Business & finance
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary had not established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-15Entrepreneur in the field of cybersecurity and crisis managementAPR152026_01B5203Computing, 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-08Information technology (IT) consultantAPR082026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, that the Petitioner is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, and that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-20AccountantMAR202026_01B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-18Infrastructure specialistFEB182026_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 the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-21EntrepreneurJAN212026_02B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding that 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-09Entrepreneur in the field of language educationJAN092026_01B5203Business & finance
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-01Entrepreneur in dentistryDEC012025_05B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-15Education and public safety specialist and entrepreneur in the field of securitySEP152025_01B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, she did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-27Occupation not statedAUG272025_02B5203Business & finance
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-26Entrepreneur and computer systems engineerAUG262025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vague+6 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-08-04Financial advisor and entrepreneurAUG042025_02B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-07-29Aquaculture consultant and researcherJUL292025_01B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' s decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-27Senior legal advisorJUN272025_04B5203Business & finance
Upon de nova review, we will withdraw the SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-11Tax auditorJUN112025_01B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (National Interest Waiver petition), concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or as an individual of exceptional ability, and 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-05-16Occupation not statedMAY162025_09B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that, although the Petitioner established eligibility for the EB-2 classification, the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented