258 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-26Information technology specialist and entrepreneurSEP262023_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-09-06Entrepreneur in the field of information technologySEP062023_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but had not established 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 shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-08-30Information technology consultantAUG302023_01B5203Computing, 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 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 shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-08-14Cybersecurity analystAUG142023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional but that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-18IT specialist/solution architectJUL182023_03B5203Computing, 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 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-14Computer and information systems managerJUL142023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that, although the record demonstrates the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, he 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 vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-07Instructional coordinatorJUL072023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional but that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-03Computer systems engineer/entrepreneurJUL032023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
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 certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-15Chief technology officerJUN152023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director determined that the record established the Petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification but did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-03Entrepreneur and business developerMAY032023_03B5203Computing, 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 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 shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-05-02Computer network managerMAY022023_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska 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 ofthe 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 shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-26Information technology (IT) project managerAPR262023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
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 unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-05Software developerAPR052023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner was eligible for or otherwise merited a national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2023-03-27Software engineerMAR272023_02B5203Computing, 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.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2023-03-22Computer science researcher and instructorMAR222023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, 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.
Claims not backed by documentsEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2023-03-13Information technology (IT) instructorMAR132023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-03-07Information security specialistMAR072023_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner 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 shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-02-08Information technology project managerFEB082023_01B5203Computing, 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 the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would beinthenationalinterest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-02-02Occupation not statedFEB022023_01B5203Physical sciences & math
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for the EB-2 classification, and 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingFive years of progressive experience not documentedTried to change the endeavor after filing+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-12-23Senior software developerDEC232022_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the national interest waiver.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage