142 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-02Data scientistJUL022024_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not demonstrate the Petitioner merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2024-07-01Engineer that will provide consulting services in areas of electrical engineering and technical salesJUL012024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-25Information technology (IT) manager and engineerJUN252024_01B5203Computing, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-17Information technology entrepreneurJUN172024_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-04Data engineer and an analystJUN042024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-22Occupation not statedMAY222024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-16Occupation not statedMAY162024_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that Petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-10Mechanical engineer/entrepreneurMAY102024_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, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2024-05-09Occupation not statedMAY092024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition and dismissed the Petitioner's two subsequent motions, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-07Electrical technicianMAY072024_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2024-04-26Information technology (IT) engineer specializing in cybersecurityAPR262024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vaguePlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-23Process engineer and entrepreneurAPR232024_05B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of substantial merit or national importance, that the Petitioner was well-positioned 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vaguePlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-19Entrepreneur in the field of information technologyAPR192024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's proposed endeavor is of national importance, that he is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, and that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus of a labor certification.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-15Software developer/entrepreneurAPR152024_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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, 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 corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-02Industrial engineerAPR022024_10B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+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 · Appeal2024-03-19Entrepreneur and a materials engineer specializing in interior designMAR192024_07B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that she 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 · Appeal2024-03-15Civil engineer and project managerMAR152024_04B5203Engineering
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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated