325 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-10Occupation not statedOCT102024_03B5203Biomedical & life sciences
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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 had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-10-02EntrepreneurOCT022024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification and the national interest waiver.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-02Commercial pilotOCT022024_03B5203Aviation & transport
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more - RemandedNIW · Motion to reconsider2024-10-01Occupation not statedOCT012024_02B5203Public service & social
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.
Not eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-30NurseSEP302024_16B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-25Occupation not statedSEP252024_01B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is an advanced degree professional, he did not establish a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-25Ophthalmologist and entrepreneurSEP252024_07B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-24Market research analyst and financial analystSEP242024_06B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is a professional holding an advanced degree, he 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueTried to change the endeavor after filingDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-24Pastoral psychology and theologist professionalSEP242024_09B5203Clinical & health
The Director ofthe Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner established he was an advanced degree professional, but had not demonstrated 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 filing - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-09-23General and operations managerSEP232024_09B5203Business & finance
Because the submission does not identify a new fact, and it is not supported by documentary evidence of such a fact, it does not satisfy the requirements of a motion to reopen.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-09Account specialist and insurance agentSEP092024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filing+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-05Lodging managerSEP052024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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.
Inconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-03Security systems and electrical engineerSEP032024_04B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner does not qualify for the EB-2 classification based on exceptional ability or as an advanced degree professional, and the record also did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-26Industrial engineerAUG262024_11B5203Engineering
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus 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 filingEvidence submitted too late+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-22Mechanical engineerAUG222024_07B5203Engineering
The Texas Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification, nor did he merit a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filingPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-22ScientistAUG222024_08B5203Clinical & 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 waiver ofthe job offer requirement in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-08-16CosmetologistAUG162024_07B5203Trades & services
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying EB-2 qualification or for 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 vagueInconsistencies in the record+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-13Occupation not statedAUG132024_01B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2024-08-07Civil engineerAUG072024_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that the Petitioner had established eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Citation record not persuasiveNot eligible at the time of filingInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2024-08-06Logistics manager consultantAUG062024_02B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner had established eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedTried to change the endeavor after filing