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  1. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-20
    Training and development specialistAUG202026_01B5203
    Engineering

    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
  2. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-19
    Occupation not statedAUG192026_01B5203
    Computing, 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
  3. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-12
    Aircraft technicianAUG122026_01B5203
    Aviation & transport

    USCIS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 nonimmigrant classification or for a national interest waiver.

    Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage
  4. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11
    PhysicianAUG112026_01B5203
    Clinical & 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
  5. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-03
    Pilot and an entrepreneur in the aviation industryAUG032026_01B5203
    Business & 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.

    Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown
  6. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-31
    Business ownerJUL312026_02B5203
    Business & 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
  7. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-30
    Graduate student in chemical engineeringJUL302026_01B5203
    Engineering

    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.

    Citation record not persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more
  8. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29
    Legal fellowJUL292026_01B5203
    Business & 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
  9. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29
    Commercial manager in the banking and finance fieldJUL292026_02B5203
    Business & 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
  10. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28
    Entrepreneur in the field of teambuilding and business developmentJUL282026_01B5203
    Business & finance

    USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, she 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 unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown
  11. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28
    Researcher and assistant professorJUL282026_02B5203
    Education

    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 persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedEvidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success
  12. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28
    Researcher in geospatial technologyJUL282026_03B5203
    Energy, environment & agriculture

    USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate she is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.

    Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification
  13. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28
    Nurse technicianJUL282026_04B5203
    Clinical & 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
  14. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28
    ResearcherJUL282026_05B5203
    Engineering

    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
  15. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23
    Entrepreneur and business managerJUL232026_01B5203
    Business & 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
  16. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23
    President of his own companyJUL232026_02B5203
    Energy, 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
  17. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23
    Management analystJUL232026_04B5203
    Business & 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
  18. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-20
    Manufacturing engineerJUL202026_02B5203
    Engineering

    USCIS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.

    Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown
  19. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-20
    Doctoral student and a researcher in the field of industrial engineeringJUL202026_03B5203
    Engineering

    USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the record did not establish that she is eligible for a national interest waiver.

    Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingSupport letters generic or unsupportedPast record does not show influence or success
  20. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-17
    Researcher in computer securityJUL172026_01B5203
    Computing, AI & data

    USCIS 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.

    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