57 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11Independent contractorAUG112026_04B5203Trades & services
USCIS 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08AestheticianJUL082026_09B5203Trades & services
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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-18Industrial machinery mechanicMAY182026_01B5203Trades & services
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Citation record not persuasiveExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-07Treasurer and controller in the construction industryMAY072026_04B5203Trades & services
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Beneficiary's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-25TechnicianMAR252026_02B5203Trades & services
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the EB-2 classification and, therefore, did not establish that he is eligible or otherwise merits a national interest waiver.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-06ElectricianMAR062026_02B5203Trades & services
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as an individual of exceptional ability, 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 broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-02-25Specialist mechanicFEB252026_06B5203Trades & services
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary is eligible as an individual of exceptional ability.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-29Automobile mechanicSEP292025_05B5203Trades & services
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary is eligible as an alien of exceptional ability.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-04Motorcycle mechanic and instructorAPR042025_04B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the requested EB-2 classification and a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-03AestheticianAPR032025_02B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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 vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-28Chemical technicianMAR282025_06B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for underlying immigrant classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2025-03-18Occupation not statedMAR182025_07B5203Trades & servicesJob creation or economic claims unsupported
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-28Occupation not statedFEB282025_02B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-13Rope access specialistFEB132025_07B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-13Graduate research assistantFEB132025_16B5203Trades & services
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.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-01-16Paintless dent repair technicianJAN162025_04B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for, and merits as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-10Industrial and refrigeration maintenance technicianJAN102025_02B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-16Beauty care products and candy distributor's presidentDEC162024_02B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-11-22CosmetologistNOV222024_05B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a waiver ofthe job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-14Construction and building inspectorNOV142024_05B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability nor as an individual holding an advanced degree, and did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.