158 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-27Gourmet dog food chef and co-owner of a luxury dog boutiqueJUL272026_02B5203Arts, media & sports
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - 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 · Appeal2026-04-30Architectural designerAPR302026_01B5203Arts, media & sports
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Beneficiary's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2026-04-10UniversityAPR102026_02B5203Arts, media & sports
But SCOPS concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the Beneficiary's qualifications for designation as an alien of "exceptional ability" under the U.
Evidence submitted too lateNo interest from users, customers or investors - 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 · Appeal2026-02-05Music therapistFEB052026_02B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding although the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, she did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-01-28Senior SoC researcher and architectJAN282026_06B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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.
Citation record not persuasiveSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-11-20Architectural designerNOV202025_02B5203Arts, media & sports
SCOPS 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-14Interior designerOCT142025_03B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Plan or projections not corroboratedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-06JournalistOCT062025_03B5203Arts, media & sports
Without such a showing, she has not demonstrated the "potential prospective impact" of her work as Dhanasar requires.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-06ArtistOCT062025_04B5203Arts, media & sports
Despite two harmless errors the Petitioner identifies on appeal, we largely agree with SCOPS that he has not demonstrated the national impo1iance of his endeavor.
Inconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-09-22Specialist in adaptive sports therapySEP222025_01B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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 unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2025-06-02Designer and marketer of small modular nuclear reactorsJUN022025_03B5203Arts, media & sports
SCOPS concluded that it erroneously approved the petition because the Petitioner did not demonstrate its intent to employ the Beneficiary in the job described on the accompanying certification from the U.
Five years of progressive experience not documented - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2025-05-20Historical architectMAY202025_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
- DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-16Bakery and pastry chefMAY162025_04B5203Arts, media & sports
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 vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-05-08Avant-garde pop artistMAY082025_01B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-23Network security architectAPR232025_09B5203Arts, media & sports
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-04-17Director of broadcast technology and innovationAPR172025_03B5203Arts, media & sports
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for the entry of a new decision.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vaguePast record does not show influence or success - 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