227 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-23Computer science researcherOCT232025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-11ChemistSEP112025_03B5203Physical sciences & math
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-08Automotive engineerSEP082025_02B5203Engineering
However, SCOPS concluded that the record does not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-26Entrepreneur and computer systems engineerAUG262025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vague+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-27Artificial intelligence (Al) researcherJUN272025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-26Computer and information systems managerJUN262025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS ' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-10Senior engineerJUN102025_05B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-10Civil engineerJUN102025_07B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS ' decision is insufficient for review.
Inconsistencies in the record - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-10Civil engineerJUN102025_08B5203Engineering
Upon de nova review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Inconsistencies in the record - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-05-28Civil engineerMAY282025_05B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision is insufficient for review.
Inconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-16Researcher in the field of hydrometeorology and artificial intelligence (Al) driven precipitation forecastingMAY162025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+1 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-05-12Civil engineerMAY122025_02B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Inconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-09Software engineerMAY092025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 1 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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - 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 · Appeal2025-04-21Mathematics teacherAPR212025_06B5203Physical sciences & math
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding although the Petitioner established that she qualifies for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as an advanced degree professional, 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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Information technology (IT) professionalAPR142025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-04-10Production engineering consultantAPR102025_07B5203Engineering
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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-14Software engineer and researcherMAR142025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner bad established the national importance of his proposed endeavor, among other findings .
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-07Data scientistMAR072025_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 required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record