679 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 · Appeal2026-07-14Occupation not statedJUL142026_01B5203Other / unclear
- 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 - MotionNIW · Motion2026-06-17Occupation not statedJUN172026_01B5203Other / unclear
If the record does not establish that the Form I-290B and the Form G-28 were personally signed by the Petitioner, we cannot recognize the motion forms to have been properly filed by an affected party with legal standing in these proceedings.
Inconsistencies in the record - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-05-19Occupation not statedMAY192026_02B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification, or that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- 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 - MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-04-24Occupation not statedAPR242026_03B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
- 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 - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-03-12Occupation not statedMAR122026_03B5203Other / unclear
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedEB-2 · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-03-12Occupation not statedMAR122026_04B5203Other / unclear
Upon review, we will grant the motion and remand the matter for further proceedings.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-03-05B737NG simulatorMAR052026_01B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-03-05Occupation not statedMAR052026_06B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification and that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- DismissedNIW · Motion to reopen2026-03-02Occupation not statedMAR022026_01B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus ofa labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-02-27Occupation not statedFEB272026_02B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-02-23Occupation not statedFEB232026_01B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen2026-02-20Occupation not statedFEB202026_02B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification or that, on balance, a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
- MotionNIW · Motion to reopen & reconsider2026-02-11Occupation not statedFEB112026_01B5203Other / unclear
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.