125 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.
- 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-12-03Occupation not statedDEC032025_04B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner possessed an advanced degree, she did not establish 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 equivalent - 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-10-09English language arts teacherOCT092025_05B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner was eligible for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that she bad not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-09-24English as a second language teacherSEP242025_01B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the EB-2 classification's job offer requirement would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-09-16Special needs educatorSEP162025_04B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-05-19English as a second language teacherMAY192025_05B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the national interest.
- 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 - 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-04-21Special needs educatorAPR212025_04B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-02-24Occupation not statedFEB242025_04B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-31Occupation not statedJAN312025_03B5203Computing, 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-01-31Occupation not statedJAN312025_05B5203Education
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 she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vague - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-23Consultant and/or advisor in the field of electronic engineering (cybersecurity)JAN232025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements for EB-2 classification.
Claims not backed by documentsInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-01-06English as a second language teacherJAN062025_03B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification, nor that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-12-30Software developerDEC302024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-12-11Special education teacherDEC112024_06B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, she did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Evidence submitted too late - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-12Instructional coordinatorNOV122024_02B5203Education
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown