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  1. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-20
    Training and development specialistAUG202026_01B5203
    Engineering

    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
  2. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-20
    Occupation not statedAUG202026_02B5203
    Business & 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.

    Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo interest from users, customers or investors
  3. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-19
    Occupation not statedAUG192026_01B5203
    Computing, 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
  4. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-18
    Occupation not statedAUG182026_01B5203
    Engineering

    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
  5. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-17
    Entrepreneur in the food and wine industryAUG172026_02B5203
    Business & finance

    USCIS 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.

    Exceptional ability not establishedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification
  6. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-13
    Occupation not statedAUG132026_01B5203
    Computing, AI & data

    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's
  7. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-13
    Musician and music teacherAUG132026_02B5203
    Education

    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
  8. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-12
    Aircraft technicianAUG122026_01B5203
    Aviation & 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
  9. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11
    PhysicianAUG112026_01B5203
    Clinical & health

    2 [p3] SCOPS concluded the Petitioner submitted evidence that was focused on the importance of his field but not on his endeavor, and that he did not demonstrate his endeavor would reflect an impact that rose to the level of national importance or how it would broadly affect his industry.

    Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record
  10. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11
    Independent contractorAUG112026_04B5203
    Trades & 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
  11. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-06
    Scientific researcherAUG062026_01B5203
    Engineering

    Unlike in Dhanasar, the Petitioner has not shown the "potential prospective impact" of his proposed work (Matter ofDhanasar, 26 I&N Dec.

    Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor's
  12. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-06
    Occupation not statedAUG062026_02B5203
    Business & 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
  13. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-05
    Logistics analystAUG052026_01B5203
    Business & finance

    USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 immigrant classification and a national interest waiver of the job offer requirement.

    Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented
  14. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-03
    Pilot and an entrepreneur in the aviation industryAUG032026_01B5203
    Business & 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
  15. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-31
    Business ownerJUL312026_02B5203
    Business & finance

    " As it relates to the national importance requirement, SCOPS concluded that his efforts did "not meet the threshold for national interest," did "not present any innovative methods or significant advancements beyond existing practices," and did not "distinguish[] his work from that of other professionals in the field.

    Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record
  16. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-31
    Computer scientistJUL312026_03B5203
    Computing, 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
  17. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-30
    AttorneyJUL302026_02B5203
    Law & 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
  18. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29
    Legal fellowJUL292026_01B5203
    Business & 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
  19. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29
    Commercial manager in the banking and finance fieldJUL292026_02B5203
    Business & 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
  20. DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-29
    Materials engineerJUL292026_03B5203
    Engineering

    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