258 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-19IT project managerMAY192025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
However, the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for 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 vagueEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-15Computer and information research scientistMAY152025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - 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 · Appeal2025-05-07Occupation not statedMAY072025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-02Lead data engineerMAY022025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
However, the Director found that while the proposed endeavor had substantial merit, the Petitioner had not demonstrated its national importance under Dhanasar 's first prong, or the Beneficiary's eligibility under the second 1 and third prongs ofDhanasar 's framework.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-01Occupation not statedMAY012025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner established he was an advanced degree professional, but had not demonstrated 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 · Appeal2025-04-30Software engineerAPR302025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that while the Petitioner is an advanced degree professional, he did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-29Cybersecurity specialistAPR292025_11B5203Computing, 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 visa classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-04-28Computer scientistAPR282025_08B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the SCOPS decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-25Data scientistAPR252025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the Petitioner's Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, concluding that the Petitioner established his underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, but that he did not establish he merited a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-25Machine learning engineerAPR252025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-04-21Computer scientistAPR212025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - 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 · Appeal2025-04-10Occupation not statedAPR102025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
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 filingProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-09Associate in the field of data science applied to the financial services industryAPR092025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver as it did not demonstrate the national importance of the proposed endeavor or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the requirements of a job offer, and thus of a labor certification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-07Blockchain engineerAPR072025_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that he is an individual of exceptional ability or that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-07Occupation not statedAPR072025_07B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualifies for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the Petitioner did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-27Systems administratorMAR272025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
However, the Director concluded the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary's proposed endeavor has national importance as required to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-25Information technology (1.T.) sales managerMAR252025_11B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown