94 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-06-05Machine learning researcherJUN052025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-23Health promoterMAY232025_01B5203Public service & social
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner established eligibility for a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements of EB-2 classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueLabor certification not shown to be impractical - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-12Civil engineer and researcherMAY122025_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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-29Civil engineerAPR292025_05B5203Engineering
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-18MicrobiologistAPR182025_01B5203Biomedical & life sciences
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-17Research professorAPR172025_01B5203Education
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-15JournalistAPR152025_04B5203Arts, media & sports
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Information technology (IT) professionalAPR142025_01B5203Computing, 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 classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-20Occupation not statedMAR202025_02B5203Clinical & health
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.
Citation record not persuasiveLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-05Research scientist in computer v1s10n and artificial intelligence (Al)MAR052025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-30Occupation not statedJAN302025_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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 ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo broader implications shownNo urgency shown+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-23Consultant and/or advisor in the field of electronic engineering (cybersecurity)JAN232025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements for EB-2 classification.
Claims not backed by documentsInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-30Civil engineer and entrepreneurSEP302024_03B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification, but that she had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+5 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-07-25Occupation not statedJUL252024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impracticalTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-18NutritionistJUL182024_11B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, 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'sLabor certification not shown to be impracticalSupport letters generic or unsupported+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-18Orthodontist/entrepreneurJUN182024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he was eligible for the requested classification or that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-15Social workerMAY152024_01B5203Public service & social
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that she was eligible for the requested classification or that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the 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'sLabor certification not shown to be impractical+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-14Human resources and business development managerMAY142024_01B5203Business & finance
e The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement 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'sLabor certification not shown to be impractical+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-09Automation technicianMAY092024_06B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that he was eligible for the requested classification or that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedLabor certification not shown to be impracticalSupport letters generic or unsupported+5 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-02PsychologistMAY022024_04B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, 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'sInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical+3 more