1,220 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-25Computer science researcherNOV252025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-24Professor and researcherNOV242025_02B5203Education
SCOPS 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.
Citation record not persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-24Research assistantNOV242025_08B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that be had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-18Senior artificial intelligence (Al) engineerNOV182025_04B5203Computing, 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.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-18Research professorNOV182025_05B5203Education
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-17Machine learning scientistNOV172025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
While we acknowledge some ofthe en-ors the Petitioner raises in his appeal, we ultimately agree with SCOPS' conclusion that he has not demonstrated eligibility for this NIW petition.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-14Software engineer and a graduate student researcher in information technology (IT)NOV142025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver in the exercise of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-13Occupation not statedNOV132025_02B5203Education
SCOPS concluded that, although the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification, be did not demonstrate that a waiver would serve the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vaguePast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-13Computer science research scientistNOV132025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-12Data scientistNOV122025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-10Quantitative researcherNOV102025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that she is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-06Software developer in the field of cybersecurityNOV062025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-31Occupation not statedOCT312025_04B5203Education
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-30Computer science researcherOCT302025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that 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 vagueNo broader implications shown - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-28Operations researcher and professorOCT282025_03B5203Education
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision is insufficient for review.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-27Graduate research assistantOCT272025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Not eligible at the time of filingArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-27Computer software engineerOCT272025_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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-27Technical lead software developer and analystOCT272025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo urgency shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-24Advisor and data scientistOCT242025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that she is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification