11 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-20Healthcare specialistMAY202026_02B5203Clinical & health
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), 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.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-10Occupation not statedOCT102025_02B5203Clinical & health
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that 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 equivalentProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+5 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-19Hemodialysis nurseDEC192024_07B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-15NurseAUG152024_06B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-28Home health aideMAY282024_07B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-29NurseFEB292024_04B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-12-26Medical health services manager proposing to start her own home health care companyDEC262023_02B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance and that, on balance, it was not in the interest ofthe United States to waive the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-11-07NurseNOV072023_12B5203Clinical & health
The Director concluded that the record did not demonstrate the Petitioner merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-27Dental healthcare workerAPR272023_06B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish either the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 classification or that a waiver ofthe classification's job offer requirement would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+4 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-05NurseAPR052023_03B5203Clinical & health
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2016-03-01· old NYSDOT testRegistered nurseMAR012016_01B5203Clinical & health
As the minimum education requirement for a geriatric registered nurse is less than a bachelor's degree, the Petitioner does not qualify as a member of the professions.
Claims not backed by documentsArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success