192 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23Entrepreneur and business managerJUL232026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification as alien of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2026-06-29Occupation not statedJUN292026_04B5203Other / unclear
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification, nor did he merit a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Inconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-08Logistics analystJUN082026_01B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Citation record not persuasiveDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-30Occupation not statedMAR302026_03B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record establishes that the Petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but the record does not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-25English teacherFEB252026_05B5203Education
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo interest from users, customers or investors+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-21EntrepreneurJAN212026_02B5203Business & finance
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.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-20Senior lead consultantJAN202026_04B5203Business & finance
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-06Aircraft maintenance technicianJAN062026_01B5203Aviation & transport
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner bas a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered in bis field.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-15Entrepreneur in the field of financeSEP152025_02B5203Business & finance
The Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner is an individual of exceptional ability and 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 · Motion to reopen2025-07-16Legal consultantJUL162025_01B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not demonstrate the Petitioner's eligibility.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the record+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-30ProfessorMAY302025_03B5203Education
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentNot eligible at the time of filingFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing+3 more - DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2025-05-29Commercial pilot and flight instructorMAY292025_03B5203Aviation & transport
SCOPS concluded that the Petitioner holds an advanced degree, but did not demonstrate his intended occupation in the United States qualifies as a profession.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vague+6 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-22EntrepreneurMAY222025_04B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's qualification for the underlying EB-2 classification or that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Exceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-05-15Barber and barber instructor and entrepreneurMAY152025_06B5203Business & finance
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not demonstrate the Petitioner merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-08Aircraft mechanic and technicianMAY082025_02B5203Aviation & transport
The field denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he was an individual of exceptional ability.
Inconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-25ParalegalAPR252025_04B5203Law & policy
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for EB-2 classification or for a national interest waiver.
Inconsistencies in the record - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2025-04-21Legal consultantAPR212025_07B5203Business & finance
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for EB-2 immigrant classification or a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-14Electrical engineerAPR142025_02B5203Engineering
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that he qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification or 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 unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+3 more