213 decisions
newest first- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-07-10Computer scientistJUL102026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2026-06-03Software development companyJUN032026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
We will therefore withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-05-27Software engineerMAY272026_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.
Past record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-05-15Software development engineerMAY152026_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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2026-05-04Occupation not statedMAY042026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree but did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2026-04-28Developer of electrical weapons and body camerasAPR282026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
We will therefore withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-02-05Computer scientistFEB052026_03B5203Computing, AI & data
As such, we withdraw SCOPS' findings to the contrary and we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility under the first prong.
Past record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-28Computer scientistJAN282026_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for the entry of a new decision.
Citation record not persuasiveArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-14Software development managerJAN142026_02B5203Computing, 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.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-13Systems engineering specialist and an entrepreneur in the information technology (IT) industryJAN132026_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS ' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- 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 - 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 - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-02Data scientistDEC022025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investors - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-11-26Doctoral student and researcher in the artificial intelligence (Al) fieldNOV262025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+2 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-11-06Graduate student researcher in artificial intelligence (Al)NOV062025_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.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-21Cloud solutions architectOCT212025_04B5203Computing, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-09-11Computer scientistSEP112025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner 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 vague - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-08-27Research scientist in the field of artificial intelligenceAUG272025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-06-30ResearcherJUN302025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-26Software developer specializing in automotive safety engineeringJUN262025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
No interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPast record does not show influence or success