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newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-30Software engineerMAY302025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - 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 · Appeal2025-05-19IT project managerMAY192025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
However, the Petitioner did not establish eligibility 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-16Researcher in the field of hydrometeorology and artificial intelligence (Al) driven precipitation forecastingMAY162025_05B5203Computing, 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 of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-15Computer and information research scientistMAY152025_04B5203Computing, 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-05-15Occupation not statedMAY152025_05B5203Computing, 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 · Appeal2025-05-09Software engineerMAY092025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 1 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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-07Occupation not statedMAY072025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPast 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 · Appeal2025-05-01Occupation not statedMAY012025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner established he was an advanced degree professional, but had not demonstrated 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-30Software engineerAPR302025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that while the Petitioner is an advanced degree professional, he did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-29Cybersecurity specialistAPR292025_11B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 visa classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-04-28Computer scientistAPR282025_08B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the SCOPS decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - 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 · Appeal2025-04-25Machine learning engineerAPR252025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-25Senior software engineerAPR252025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualified for the classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree, 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 vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-04-21Computer scientistAPR212025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Information technology (IT) professionalAPR142025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified 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.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more