77 decisions
newest first- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-02-05Computer scientistFEB052026_03B5203Computing, AI & data
As such, we withdraw SCOPS' findings to the contrary and we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility under the first prong.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-12-22Research/design engineerDEC222025_01B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that he has demonstrated that a waiver would be in the national interest.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-08-27Research scientist in the field of artificial intelligenceAUG272025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - SustainedNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-07-02Researcher in the field of communications and networking technologiesJUL022025_02B5203Engineering
Accordingly, we conclude that he has established his eligibility for the EB-2 classification and that he merits a waiver of that classifications job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-06-30ResearcherJUN302025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-04-28Mechanical engineer and postdoctoral researcherAPR282025_01B5203Engineering
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-11-04Data scientistNOV042024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-08-19Artificial intelligence researcherAUG192024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de nova review, we conclude that the Petitioner has established by apreponderance of the evidence that he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-08-01Electrical engineerAUG012024_09B5203Engineering
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-04-29Occupation not statedAPR292024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-04-22Technology company involved in electrical product and integrated software/hardware development and productionAPR222024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established the Beneficiary's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-04-16Mechanical and aerospace engineerAPR162024_01B5203Engineering
We conclude that he has established he is eligible for and otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
No interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-03-19Artificial intelligence researcherMAR192024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-12-18Research scientistDEC182023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sPast record does not show influence or success - WithdrawnNIW · Appeal2023-11-17Information technology entrepreneurNOV172023_06B5203Computing, 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-05-12Occupation not statedMAY122023_06B5203Engineering
We conclude they have established that they are eligible for and otherwise merit a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vague - SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-03-21Electrical engineering researcherMAR212023_04B5203Engineering
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-03-17Battery cell engineerMAR172023_02B5203Engineering
The Petitioner has established he is eligible for and merits a national interest waiver.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-03-15Biocompatibility material scientistMAR152023_06B5203Engineering
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-02-02Electrical engineering researcherFEB022023_02B5203Engineering
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.