703 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-06Occupation not statedAUG062026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-05Logistics analystAUG052026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 immigrant classification and a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23Entrepreneur and business managerJUL232026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification as alien of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2026-07-07Information technology consulting companyJUL072026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Acting Associate Director of Service Center Operations concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate its required ability to pay the offered job's proffered wage.
Claims not backed by documents - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-07Biomechanical engineer and researcherJUL072026_03B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-02Occupation not statedJUL022026_01B5203Aviation & transport
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that despite qualifying for the underlying EB-2 visa 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2026-06-15Provider of home healthcare servicesJUN152026_01B5203Clinical & health
The Acting Associate Director of Service Center Operations concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate its required ability to pay the offered job's proffered wage.
Claims not backed by documents - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-27Supply chain managerMAY272026_04B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-20Healthcare specialistMAY202026_02B5203Clinical & health
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), 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.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-18ResearcherMAY182026_03B5203Engineering
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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-15Occupation not statedMAY152026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-01Business executiveMAY012026_01B5203Business & finance
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 documentsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-01Business managerMAY012026_02B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the requested EB-2 immigrant classification or national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-04-30Occupation not statedAPR302026_02B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but she did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-29Industrial product companyAPR292026_01B5203Engineering
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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-21Civil engineerAPR212026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS concluded that the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree; however, SCOPS also found 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 documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-20Biofuels engineerAPR202026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-17Occupation not statedAPR172026_02B5203Business & finance
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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+5 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-10Nicotine manufacturerAPR102026_01B5203Engineering
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish the Beneficiary's eligibility for Schedule A designation as an individual ofexceptional ability with widespread acclaim and international recognition.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-25Management analystMAR252026_05B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+2 more