10 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-20Semiconductor engineerFEB202026_03B5203Engineering
SCOPS concluded that the evidence in the record addressed the importance of the industry in which the Petitioner's research is oriented, but that he had not shown that his proposed endeavor would have broader implications in the field.
Claims not backed by documentsNot eligible at the time of filingArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-13Chemical engineerFEB132026_01B5203Engineering
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing - 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 - 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 · Appeal2024-08-22ScientistAUG222024_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 · Appeal2024-06-14Public relations specialistJUN142024_05B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner established his eligibility for EB-2 classification, he did not demonstrate that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe 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 filingNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-12Researcher in medical physicsJUN122024_05B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the record did not establish that a waiver ofthe job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveClaims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-10-27Occupation not statedOCT272022_02B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or as an individual of exceptional ability, nor had she 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 unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-15Mechanical engineering researcherSEP152021_13B5203Engineering
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 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.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filing - DismissedEB-2 · Motion to reopen & reconsider2013-01-29· old NYSDOT testOccupation not statedJAN292013_03B5203Clinical & health
The Director concluded that the evidence of record did not establish that the beneficiary meets the admissibility requ~rements for a physician under the Act and did not establish that the beneficiary is qualified for the proffered position.
Tried to change the endeavor after filing