238 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-09Systems engineerMAY092024_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but she 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 vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-02Computer systems engineerMAY022024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Texas Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-29Technology companyAPR292024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance, that the Beneficiary was wellpositioned to advance the proposed endeavor, or that it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer and labor certification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-29Information technology (IT) consultantAPR292024_08B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for a national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-08Occupation not statedAPR082024_01B5203Engineering
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 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 vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-02Industrial and quality engineerAPR022024_01B5203Engineering
The Texas Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he qualifies for the underlying visa classification or merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-02NutritionistAPR022024_09B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-03-20Cyber-physical system consultantMAR202024_08B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Support letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-28Information technology specialist and entrepreneurFEB282024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-15Software developer and an entrepreneurFEB152024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, but he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-08Engineer and technologistFEB082024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-06Entrepreneur in information technologyFEB062024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish he was eligible for, and merited as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-30Civil engineer with a background in construction project managementJAN302024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-30Real estate developer and entrepreneurJAN302024_06B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying visa classification or merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement "in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-29Systems engineerJAN292024_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupported+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-23Senior hardware engineerJAN232024_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she 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 persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-23Energy systems engineerJAN232024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-09Aircraft mechanical maintenance specialistJAN092024_05B5203Engineering
The Director concluded the Petitioner did not qualify as an individual of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-03Software developer and inventor of color management technologyJAN032024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
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 he 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 unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-12Occupation not statedDEC122023_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification or for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar analytical framework, as a matter of discretion.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+1 more