325 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-22International development specialistMAY222025_07B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-16Researcher in the field of hydrometeorology and artificial intelligence (Al) driven precipitation forecastingMAY162025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-05-15Occupation not statedMAY152025_05B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-06Market researcherMAY062025_04B5203Clinical & health
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.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-04-21Special needs educatorAPR212025_04B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-04-02Electro-mechanical professionalAPR022025_06B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merited a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements for EB-2 classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage - RemandedEB-2 · Motion to reopen2025-03-28Occupation not statedMAR282025_04B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-03-27Occupation not statedMAR272025_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that he qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification or 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 vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2025-03-25Occupation not statedMAR252025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
After reviewing the documentation in the record, the Chief denied the petition on multiple grounds, including on the ground that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the JCE will likely create at least 10 jobs for each investor seeking EB-5 classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-25Industrial production managerMAR252025_09B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner established he met the criteria of exceptional ability, 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-06Occupation not statedMAR062025_04B5203Clinical & health
The Director determined that the Petitioner does not qualify as an individual of exceptional ability.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-03-05Environmental scientistMAR052025_02B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingPlan or projections not corroborated - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-02-26Market research analyst and financial analystFEB262025_10B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is a professional holding an advanced degree, he 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 documentsNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-20Occupation not statedFEB202025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska 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.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-02-18Occupation not statedFEB182025_05B5203Other / unclear
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-02-05DentistFEB052025_03B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-31Occupation not statedJAN312025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-17Software quality assurance analyst and testerJAN172025_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Support letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage - RemandedEB-2 · Appeal2025-01-14Advisory senior managerJAN142025_02B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedTried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-01-07Occupation not statedJAN072025_01B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification.
Proposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingRelied on a labor shortage