40 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-08Fitness and wellness coordinatorJUL082026_03B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record establishes that the Petitioner qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability, but that the record does not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-01Graphic designerJUL012026_04B5203Arts, media & sports
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is eligible for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the record did not establish that he is eligible for, and merits as a matter of discretion, a national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-18Tattoo artistMAR182026_01B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-15JournalistAPR152025_04B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Labor certification not shown to be impracticalNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-01Occupation not statedAPR012025_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification.
Five years of progressive experience not documentedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Motion to reconsider2025-02-25ArchitectFEB252025_05B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 immigrant classification or the requested national interest waiver.
Exceptional ability not establishedEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-15Occupation not statedJAN152025_05B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification, or the requested national interest waiver.
Exceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-19ArchitectDEC192024_08B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-21Fashion communication specialistOCT212024_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director concluded that the Petitioner did not establish he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement 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+2 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2024-07-19Film and television producerJUL192024_10B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-10Photography directorJUL102024_10B5203Arts, media & sports
The Texas Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification, nor did she merit a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-27Substance abuse rehabilitation coachFEB272024_05B5203Arts, media & sports
First, they concluded the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying visa classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
Five years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-01-31Film and television producerJAN312024_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is an individual of exceptional ability or that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-28Brazilian gospel singerNOV282023_01B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification or for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Exceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-31Athlete-trainerOCT312023_06B5203Arts, media & sports
The Acting Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-24Occupation not statedOCT242023_01B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant visa classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or an individual with exceptional ability.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-10-13Occupation not statedOCT132023_03B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedLabor certification not shown to be impractical+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-07-26Occupation not statedJUL262023_04B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual ofexceptional ability.
Proposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-06-15Fitness specialistJUN152023_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible as an individual of exceptional ability.
Support letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-19Camera operatorAPR192023_01B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual ofexceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported