325 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-06Physical therapist specialistJAN062025_02B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-06Occupation not statedJAN062025_04B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-03Exercise trainer and group fitness instructorJAN032025_03B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability or for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-03Occupation not statedJAN032025_04B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability or for a national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-19Marketing managerDEC192024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor is of national importance.
Tried to change the endeavor after filingDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-12-12Aircraft mechanical maintenance specialistDEC122024_07B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification or a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filing+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-12-05Occupation not statedDEC052024_03B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualifies as an advanced degree professional, but he did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Not eligible at the time of filingTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-12-03Software developerDEC032024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record established the Petitioner's exceptional ability, but did not establish that he qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-26AccountantNOV262024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-11-25Financial managerNOV252024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-11-21Occupation not statedNOV212024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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 unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-21Occupation not statedNOV212024_06B5203Other / unclear
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 immigrant classification or the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reconsider2024-11-20Occupation not statedNOV202024_04B5203Other / unclear
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-19Occupation not statedNOV192024_01B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, 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.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-11-13Occupation not statedNOV132024_06B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for 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+2 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-11-04Information technology entrepreneurNOV042024_08B5203Computing, AI & data
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 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 · Appeal2024-11-01ArcheologistNOV012024_04B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-31Entrepreneur in the healthcare industryOCT312024_10B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, she 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 unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-30Financial manager and lawyerOCT302024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-18Computer scientistOCT182024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance.
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+1 more