354 decisions
newest first- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-07-16Business process engineerJUL162024_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification and for a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-07-10Automotive technicianJUL102024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability and that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2024-07-05Information technology entrepreneurJUL052024_05B5203Computing, 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 ofthe required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2024-07-01Engineer that will provide consulting services in areas of electrical engineering and technical salesJUL012024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-06-26Software developer in the field of information technologyJUN262024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2024-05-16GeologistMAY162024_03B5203Physical sciences & math
The Nebraska Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements for EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-05-15Occupation not statedMAY152024_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish the proposed endeavor's national importance or that a waiver of the requirement of a job offer would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupported - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2024-04-25ResearcherAPR252024_01B5203Physical sciences & math
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 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.
Inconsistencies in the record - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-04-24Safety engineerAPR242024_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-04-24Data analytics specialistAPR242024_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Nebraska Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
- SustainedNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-04-16Mechanical and aerospace engineerAPR162024_01B5203Engineering
We conclude that he has established he is eligible for and otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
No interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-04-04Data scientist/researcherAPR042024_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vague - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-03-18Occupation not statedMAR182024_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Relied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-03-14Occupation not statedMAR142024_09B5203Engineering
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 his eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-02-23Mathematics teacherFEB232024_01B5203Physical sciences & math
A motion that does not satisfy the applicable requirements must be dismissed.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-02-08Software engineerFEB082024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility 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.
- DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-01-29Computer science research assistantJAN292024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2024-01-25Industrial engineering professor and researcherJAN252024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor is of national importance, and therefore that she did not merit a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Not eligible at the time of filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2023-12-27Information technology (IT) entrepreneurDEC272023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish: (1) the national importance of his proposed endeavor, and (2) that, on balance, the United States would benefit from waiving the job offer requirement.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2023-12-27Information technology (IT) entrepreneurDEC272023_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish: (1) the national importance of his proposed endeavor, and (2) that, on balance, the United States would benefit from waiving the job offer requirement.
Relied on a labor shortage