243 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-09Occupation not statedJUN092025_03B5203Computing, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-06-05Entrepreneur in the field of production engineeringJUN052025_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner is eligible for a waiver ofthe job offer requirement in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentProposed endeavor too vaguePlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-21Automotive quality managerMAY212025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2025-05-07Industrial engineer and entrepreneurMAY072025_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the requirements for EB-2 classification or that they merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-22Electrical engineerAPR222025_03B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Electrical engineerAPR142025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification or 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 unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2025-03-25Occupation not statedMAR252025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
After reviewing the documentation in the record, the Chief denied the petition on multiple grounds, including on the ground that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the JCE will likely create at least 10 jobs for each investor seeking EB-5 classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-12Computer network architect and entrepreneurMAR122025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center found that the Petitioner was an advanced degree professional and that his endeavor was of substantial merit, but denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that his endeavor is of national importance, that he is well-positioned to advance his endeavor, or that, on balance waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-07Information technology (IT) specialistMAR072025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-03Chemical engineer and entrepreneurMAR032025_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-27Civil engineerFEB272025_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the national importance of the Petitioner's proposed endeavor.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vaguePlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-20Maintenance engineerFEB202025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor is of national importance 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 vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-02-13Individual who works in the field of cybersecurityFEB132025_12B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-21Engineering project manager and entrepreneurJAN212025_11B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualified for classification as an advanced degree professional and his endeavor has substantial merit, the Petitioner had not established that the Beneficiary's endeavor is of national importance, or that, on balance, a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Plan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-08Health and safety engineerJAN082025_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the national importance of the Petitioner's proposed endeavor.
Support letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-13Cybersecurity and information technology (IT) teacherDEC132024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-12Aeronautical engineerDEC122024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or successRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-12-03Software developerDEC032024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record established the Petitioner's exceptional ability, but did not establish that he qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more