113 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-07-09Research scientist in solar physicsJUL092025_02B5203Physical sciences & math
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-26Senior cloud security architectJUN262025_10B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-13Software developerJUN132025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
However, SCOPS concluded that the record does not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, 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 - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-05-30Data scientist/researcherMAY302025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
In July 2023, Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not demonstrate her eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-22Research scientistMAY222025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
However, SCOPS concluded that the record does not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-14Graduate research and teaching assistantMAY142025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the EB-2 classification based on exceptional ability, he did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-02Lead data engineerMAY022025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
However, the Director found that while the proposed endeavor had substantial merit, the Petitioner had not demonstrated its national importance under Dhanasar 's first prong, or the Beneficiary's eligibility under the second 1 and third prongs ofDhanasar 's framework.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-25Data scientistAPR252025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the Petitioner's Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, concluding that the Petitioner established his underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, but that he did not establish he merited a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-10Occupation not statedAPR102025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 immigrant classification or the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-09Associate in the field of data science applied to the financial services industryAPR092025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver as it did not demonstrate the national importance of the proposed endeavor or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus of a labor certification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-07Blockchain engineerAPR072025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that he is an individual of exceptional ability or that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-07Occupation not statedAPR072025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-14Software engineer and researcherMAR142025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner bad established the national importance of his proposed endeavor, among other findings .
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-10Occupation not statedMAR102025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary is an advanced degree professional, the Petitioner did not establish a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofthe 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+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-04Software engineer rather than performing researchMAR042025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner was eligible for the requested national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-04Machine learning engineerMAR042025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements ofjob offer and thus of a labor certification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-05Language testing researcher and machine learning engineerFEB052025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service denied the Petitioner's Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, concluding that the Petitioner established his underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, but that he did not establish he merited a national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-17Software quality assurance analyst and testerJAN172025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Support letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-14Real estate developerJAN142025_01B5203Computing, 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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-12Information technology architect and entrepreneurDEC122024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the applicant qualified for EB-2 classification.
Support letters generic or unsupported