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newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-20Training and development specialistAUG202026_01B5203Engineering
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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-19Occupation not statedAUG192026_01B5203Computing, 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-18Occupation not statedAUG182026_01B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-13Musician and music teacherAUG132026_02B5203Education
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-12Aircraft technicianAUG122026_01B5203Aviation & 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11Independent contractorAUG112026_04B5203Trades & services
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 vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-06Occupation not statedAUG062026_02B5203Business & finance
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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-03Pilot and an entrepreneur in the aviation industryAUG032026_01B5203Business & 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-31Computer scientistJUL312026_03B5203Computing, AI & data
2 [p3] SCOPS made an adverse determination under the national importance portion because the evidence did not show that the Petitioner's specific proposed work would have a broader impact beyond her employer or immediate projects.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-30AttorneyJUL302026_02B5203Law & policy
USCIS 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 bad not established 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 vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Legal fellowJUL292026_01B5203Business & 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Commercial manager in the banking and finance fieldJUL292026_02B5203Business & 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Materials engineerJUL292026_03B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29Occupation not statedJUL292026_04B5203Physical sciences & math
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 unsupportedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Entrepreneur in the field of teambuilding and business developmentJUL282026_01B5203Business & 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Researcher in geospatial technologyJUL282026_03B5203Energy, 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Nurse technicianJUL282026_04B5203Clinical & 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28ResearcherJUL282026_05B5203Engineering
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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-27Gourmet dog food chef and co-owner of a luxury dog boutiqueJUL272026_02B5203Arts, media & sports
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23President of his own companyJUL232026_02B5203Energy, 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