781 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-09Materials scientistJUN092021_11B5203Physical sciences & math
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Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo urgency shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-08Mechanical engineerJUN082021_03B5203Engineering
4 For the reasons discussed below, we agree In Dhanasar, [p5] not show that the Petitioner's proposed endeavor stands to sufficiently extend beyond his potential or futuristic employers, to impact the U.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-07Occupation not statedJUN072021_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that while the Petitioner established his eligibility as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-02Mechanical engineerJUN022021_01B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vague - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2021-05-24Mechanical engineerMAY242021_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition and subsequently affirmed that decision on motion, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor 1 On appeal, the Petitioner submits additional documentation and a briefasserting that she is eligible for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2021-05-18Mathematics teacherMAY182021_01B5203Physical sciences & math
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 she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-05-14Chemical engineerMAY142021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska 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.
Citation record not persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-05-10Materials chemistry researcherMAY102021_01B5203Physical sciences & math
Specifically, the Director determined that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-05-10Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) researcherMAY102021_02B5203Engineering
Specifically, the Director determined that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus o f the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-04-28Analytical chemistAPR282021_01B5203Physical sciences & math
The Director ofthe Nebraska 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investors - SustainedNIW · Appeal2021-04-15Civil engineerAPR152021_01B5203Engineering
CONCLUSION Because the Petitioner has met the three prongs ofthe Dhanasar analytical framework, we conclude that he has established eligibility for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2021-03-26Environmental engineer is aimedMAR262021_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - RemandedNIW · Appeal2021-03-12Civil and environmental engineering researcherMAR122021_02B5203Engineering
" The Director proceeded to conduct a Dhanasar analysis without first concluding whether the Petitioner qualifies for a second preference classification 1 While we conduct de nova review on appeal, we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because the Director's decision is insufficient for review.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-03-12Petroleum engineerMAR122021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-02-26Aerospace engineerFEB262021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska 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.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-01-27Systems engineer and project managerJAN272021_04B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that 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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-01-27Electrical engineerJAN272021_05B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska 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.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-01-19Physics researcherJAN192021_03B5203Physical sciences & math
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.
Citation record not persuasive - DismissedNIW · Appeal2020-12-28Electric car system engineerDEC282020_01B5203Engineering
The Director ofthe Nebraska 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 unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investors - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2020-10-16Petroleum engineerOCT162020_04B5203Engineering
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.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingSupport letters generic or unsupportedPast record does not show influence or success