86 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-04-03Software engineerAPR032023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record does not establish the Petitioner qualifies for classification as an individual of exceptional ability or, in the alternative, as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2023-03-07Travel agent/tour guideMAR072023_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree or as an individual of exceptional ability.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - WithdrawnEB-2 · Appeal2022-12-07Computer software solutions businessDEC072022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center revoked the approval ofthe petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Beneficiary met the educational requirements of the offered position.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2022-11-22Quality control chemistNOV222022_02B5203Physical sciences & math
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary has the requisite educational credential to qualify for classification as an advanced degree professional.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-11-07Information technology (IT) directorNOV072022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-08-23Computer engineerAUG232022_06B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not established+6 more - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2022-08-09Software development and consulting businessAUG092022_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director also informed the Petitioner that the record did not establish its ability to pay the proffered wage, as it submitted only its 2010 federal income tax return with the petition, which was before the 2011 priority date.
Claims not backed by documentsFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordLabor certification not shown to be impractical - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-07-25Occupation not statedJUL252022_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established that he was an individual of exceptional ability or 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 recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2022-05-09Information technology professionalMAY092022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual of exceptional ability, and 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.
Exceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-21Occupation not statedSEP212021_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility for EB-2 classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-09-07Occupation not statedSEP072021_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-08-03Software developerAUG032021_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not qualify for classification as an individual of exceptional ability and 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 establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-30Software developer and entrepreneurJUN302021_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not show that he qualifies for classification as an individual of exceptional ability or 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 equivalentInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-06-25Occupation not statedJUN252021_02B5203Physical sciences & math
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualified for classification as an individual of exceptional ability, the Petitioner had not established that the Beneficiary is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor or 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 filingExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2021-04-15Software developerAPR152021_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirement for an individual of exceptional ability by meeting at least three of the six evidentiary criteria under 8 C.
Proposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors+3 more - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2020-10-01Social network websiteOCT012020_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition on the ground that the evidence of record did not establish that the Beneficiary met the minimum experience and special skills requirements of the labor certification.
Inconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2018-01-26IT services companyJAN262018_02B5203Computing, AI & data
If the labor certification allows for less than an advanced degree, the position will not qualify for EB-2 classification.
Citation record not persuasiveInconsistencies in the record - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2018-01-19Software development and testing companyJAN192018_01B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director found that the evidence of record did not establish that the Beneficiary met the minimum educational requirements for the offered position.
Citation record not persuasiveDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2018-01-19Senior software engineerJAN192018_02B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Beneficiary's possession ofthe minimum education required for the offered position.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filing - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2018-01-19Provider of software development and testing servicesJAN192018_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Beneficiary's possession of the minimum education required for the oflered position.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalent