257 decisions
newest first- 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.
- RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2025-12-18EngineerDEC182025_01B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-02Data scientistDEC022025_01B5203Computing, 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investors - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-11-25Nanofabrication engineering specialistNOV252025_04B5203Engineering
We will therefore withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Job creation or economic claims unsupported - RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2025-11-20EngineerNOV202025_03B5203Engineering
Because SCOPS applied the incorrect classification to the petition, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-11-06Graduate student researcher in artificial intelligence (Al)NOV062025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-27Occupation not statedOCT272025_01B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Support letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-21Cloud solutions architectOCT212025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-17Electronics engineer in telecommunicationsOCT172025_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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filingDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-14Engineer and researcher in the green energy fieldOCT142025_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.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-01Research engineerOCT012025_08B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-09-24HealthSEP242025_02B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-09-22Postdoctoral researcher in the field of quantum information scienceSEP222025_03B5203Physical sciences & math
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision does not adequately explain the specific reasons for denial and is therefore insufficient for review.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - 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 - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-07-02Civil engineerJUL022025_03B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasivePast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-07-01Postdoctoral research scholarJUL012025_02B5203Physical sciences & math
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-06-30ResearcherJUN302025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
- RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-06-26Software developer specializing in automotive safety engineeringJUN262025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
No 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