72 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-30Occupation not statedMAR302026_03B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record establishes that the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but the record does not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-05Occupation not statedMAR052026_07B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree and for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-25English teacherFEB252026_05B5203Education
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investors+1 more - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-30ProfessorMAY302025_03B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-09Pelvic physiotherapistMAY092025_05B5203Education
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-10Language specialistJAN102025_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, finding the Petitioner had not established her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-08Martial arts educatorJAN082025_06B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification or that he merited a waiver ofthe job offer and labor certification requirements for that classification.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-16PhysiotherapistSEP162024_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner appeared to meet the relevant criteria for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, she did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-19Preschool and drama teacherJUL192024_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible as an individual of exceptional ability or that she merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedEvidence submitted too late - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-26NutritionistJUN262024_05B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not shown that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest because the record did not establish that the Petitioner proposed endeavor has national importance or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-05Exercise physiologistJAN052024_05B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner was eligible for the EB-2 classification, the record did not establish that he was eligible for, and otherwise merited as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-19PhysiotherapistDEC192023_01B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-18Early childhood and elementary school teacherDEC182023_05B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's endeavor would have national importance, that she is well-positioned to advance that endeavor or that, on balance, it would benefit the United States to waive the job offer requirement.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-14Occupation not statedDEC142023_05B5203Education
The Director concluded that the record does not establish the Petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or, in the alternative, as an individual of exceptional ability.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2023-07-24Occupation not statedJUL242023_01B5203Education
Agreeing that the Petitioner did not establish herself as an advanced degree professional and reserving consideration of the waiver's denial, we affirmed the petition's revocation on appeal.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-24English teacher and administratorJUL242023_03B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-18Self-enrichment teacherJUL182023_06B5203Education
The Director concluded that although the Petitioner established eligibility for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not demonstrate her eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-08Operation specialistJUN082023_03B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree and 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 equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented