230 decisions
newest first- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-04-24Occupation not statedAPR242026_01B5203Physical sciences & math
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-03-25Researcher in supply chain managementMAR252026_01B5203Business & finance
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-02-05Computer scientistFEB052026_03B5203Computing, AI & data
As such, we withdraw SCOPS' findings to the contrary and we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility under the first prong.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-01-21Neuroscience researcherJAN212026_05B5203Biomedical & life sciences
We conclude that she has established she is eligible for and otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-12-22Research/design engineerDEC222025_01B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that he has demonstrated that a waiver would be in the national interest.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-08-27Research scientist in the field of artificial intelligenceAUG272025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - SustainedNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-07-02Researcher in the field of communications and networking technologiesJUL022025_02B5203Engineering
Accordingly, we conclude that he has established his eligibility for the EB-2 classification and that he merits a waiver of that classifications job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-06-30ResearcherJUN302025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-06-24Computer scientist researching artificial intelligence (Al) applications in healthcareJUN242025_01B5203Clinical & health
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2025-06-24Provider of financial information servicesJUN242025_02B5203Business & finance
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2025-05-28Researcher specializing in biostatisticsMAY282025_02B5203Physical sciences & math
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-05-22Medical researcherMAY222025_06B5203Clinical & health
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or that he has established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-05-16Thermal energy researcher from NepalMAY162025_06B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-05-08Postdoctoral researcherMAY082025_04B5203Biomedical & life sciences
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-04-30Research scientist (postdoctoral researcher)APR302025_02B5203Biomedical & life sciences
We conclude that she has established she is eligible for and otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vaguePast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-04-28Mechanical engineer and postdoctoral researcherAPR282025_01B5203Engineering
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-04-28HospitalistAPR282025_05B5203Clinical & health
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-04-23Occupation not statedAPR232025_04B5203Biomedical & life sciences
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2025-03-18Occupation not statedMAR182025_07B5203Trades & servicesJob creation or economic claims unsupported
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-03-04Researcher in the field of biomedical engineeringMAR042025_03B5203Biomedical & life sciences
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established her endeavor has substantial merit and is of national importance.
Past record does not show influence or success