38 decisions
newest first- 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 - 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 · Appeal2025-05-16Bakery 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 - 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 · Appeal2025-04-02Athlete and athletic trainerAPR022025_04B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner is an individual of exceptional ability, he did not establish a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor's - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-20Industrial designerDEC202024_03B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-12-19ArchitectDEC192024_08B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for a national interest waiver.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-10-21Fashion communication specialistOCT212024_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director concluded that the Petitioner did not establish he merits a discretionary waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-17Architect and urban plannerSEP172024_05B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that she is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-16JournalistSEP162024_03B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director concluded that although the Petitioner demonstrated his qualifications for the EB-2 category, the Petitioner did not establish that he is eligible for or otherwise merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-28ArchitectMAY282024_12B5203Arts, media & sports
But the Director concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the merits of his national interest waiver request.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-14Family relationship coachMAY142024_06B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that while the record did establish that the Petitioner's specific endeavor had substantial merit and that she is well-positioned to advance the endeavor, she did not demonstrate national importance or that it would be beneficial to waive the job offer requirement.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-06ArchitectMAY062024_03B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the classification's job offer requirement, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Proposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-04-24ArchitectAPR242024_06B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that, although the Petitioner qualifies for the EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-03-13Occupation not statedMAR132024_04B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-03-08ChefMAR082024_04B5203Arts, media & sports
The Texas Service Center Director denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding the Petitioner did not establish that she qualifies for the underlying visa classification as an individual of exceptional ability.
Not eligible at the time of filingBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-28Fashion designerFEB282024_02B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-02-23Soccer coachFEB232024_03B5203Arts, media & sports
The Director ofthe Nebraska Service Center 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated