781 decisions
newest first- 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-22Field engineer and X-ray fluorescence analystSEP222025_04B5203Engineering
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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-09-19Industrial and quality engineerSEP192025_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-18Nondestructive testing and chemical engineerSEP182025_02B5203Engineering
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 unsupportedNo 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 · Appeal2025-09-10Driver information applications engineerSEP102025_01B5203Engineering
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 unsupportedNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-09-08Construction manager and civil engineerSEP082025_01B5203Engineering
Because the Petitioner has not established new facts that would warrant reopening of the proceeding, we have no basis to reopen our prior decision.
- 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 · Appeal2025-08-15Automotive engineerAUG152025_02B5203Engineering
SCOPS determined he did not demonstrate the proposed endeavor has substantial merit expressing concerns the Petitioner did not illustrate a broader impact beyond his future place of employment.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-01Mechanical engineer and researcherAUG012025_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-07-09Research scientist in solar physicsJUL092025_02B5203Physical sciences & math
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedDid 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-06-26GeologistJUN262025_02B5203Physical sciences & math
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner 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 the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-18Agro-industrial engineerJUN182025_02B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - 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 · Appeal2025-06-13Mechanical engineer and researcherJUN132025_03B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-13Systems engineerJUN132025_04B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification but did not demonstrate 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 interest from users, customers or investors