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newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-20Training and development specialistAUG202026_01B5203Engineering
However, USCIS 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-20Occupation not statedAUG202026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, be 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 interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-19Occupation not statedAUG192026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-18Occupation not statedAUG182026_01B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish 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'sNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-13Occupation not statedAUG132026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-13Musician and music teacherAUG132026_02B5203Education
USCIS 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 shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11PhysicianAUG112026_01B5203Clinical & health
2 [p3] SCOPS concluded the Petitioner submitted evidence that was focused on the importance of his field but not on his endeavor, and that he did not demonstrate his endeavor would reflect an impact that rose to the level of national importance or how it would broadly affect his industry.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record - 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 · Appeal2026-08-06Occupation 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 · Appeal2026-08-04Power electronics researcherAUG042026_01B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vague - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-31Business ownerJUL312026_02B5203Business & finance
" As it relates to the national importance requirement, SCOPS concluded that his efforts did "not meet the threshold for national interest," did "not present any innovative methods or significant advancements beyond existing practices," and did not "distinguish[] his work from that of other professionals in the field.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-30AttorneyJUL302026_02B5203Law & policy
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but that she bad 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Legal fellowJUL292026_01B5203Business & finance
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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Commercial manager in the banking and finance fieldJUL292026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS 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 shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Materials engineerJUL292026_03B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Nurse technicianJUL282026_04B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28ResearcherJUL282026_05B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23President of his own companyJUL232026_02B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
USCIS 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+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23Drilling engineerJUL232026_03B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23Management analystJUL232026_04B5203Business & finance
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record