58 decisions
newest first- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-07-17GeologistJUL172026_02B5203Physical sciences & math
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he met the initial evidentiary requirements for EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-29Mechanical engineer and project managerJUN292026_03B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingEvidence submitted too late+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-11Mathematics educatorMAY112026_01B5203Physical sciences & math
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-13Research engineerAPR132026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-05Automotive service technicianMAR052026_04B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification as an alien of exceptional ability or 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-20Semiconductor engineerFEB202026_03B5203Engineering
SCOPS concluded that the evidence in the record addressed the importance of the industry in which the Petitioner's research is oriented, but that he had not shown that his proposed endeavor would have broader implications in the field.
Claims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-13Chemical engineerFEB132026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-13Mechanical engineerFEB132026_03B5203Engineering
National Interest Waiver We will dismiss the appeal as the Petitioner has made material changes to his eligibility claims and they are substantial to the point that he has not established the substantive nature of the work he proposes to perform.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-10-21Occupation not statedOCT212025_03B5203Other / unclear
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 immigrant classification or a national interest waiver.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-09-29International development specialistSEP292025_07B5203Other / unclear
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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 · Appeal2025-06-18Industrial engineerJUN182025_06B5203Engineering
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-17Security engineerJUN172025_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Not eligible at the time of filingSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-04-02Electro-mechanical professionalAPR022025_06B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements for EB-2 classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-02-18Occupation not statedFEB182025_05B5203Other / unclear
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-12-12Aircraft mechanical maintenance specialistDEC122024_07B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification or 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 vagueTried to change the endeavor after filing+1 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-21Occupation not statedNOV212024_06B5203Other / unclear
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 immigrant classification or the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reconsider2024-11-20Occupation not statedNOV202024_04B5203Other / unclear
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-25Occupation not statedSEP252024_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is an advanced degree professional, he did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more