586 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-21Physician researcherAUG212026_01B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-08-17Occupation not statedAUG172026_01B5203Clinical & health
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11PhysicianAUG112026_01B5203Clinical & health
2 [p3] SCOPS concluded the Petitioner submitted evidence that was focused on the importance of his field but not on his endeavor, and that he did not demonstrate his endeavor would reflect an impact that rose to the level of national importance or how it would broadly affect his industry.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the record - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11Researcher in the field of public healthAUG112026_02B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner merited a national interest waiver of the EB-2 job offer requirement (and thus of a labor certification) as a matter of discretion.
No interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Nurse technicianJUL282026_04B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus ofthe labor certification, would be 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+3 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-21Public health specialistJUL212026_01B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for the national interest waiver.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investors - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-13NurseJUL132026_01B5203Clinical & health
USCIS 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.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sTried to change the endeavor after filingPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-09Postdoctoral researcher requires a doctoral degreeJUL092026_02B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for the underlying 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.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-01Occupation not statedJUL012026_01B5203Clinical & health
USCIS denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not establish eligibility for 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 shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-17Medical doctorJUN172026_02B5203Clinical & health
USCIS 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2026-06-15Provider of home healthcare servicesJUN152026_01B5203Clinical & health
The Acting Associate Director of Service Center Operations concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate its required ability to pay the offered job's proffered wage.
Claims not backed by documents - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-20Healthcare specialistMAY202026_02B5203Clinical & health
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.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shown+1 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-04-24Resident physicianAPR242026_02B5203Clinical & health
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Five years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2026-04-02Physical therapistAPR022026_05B5203Clinical & health
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the Beneficiary's qualifications for Schedule A designation as a physical therapist.
Evidence submitted too late - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-04-01PharmacistAPR012026_01B5203Clinical & health
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is an individual of exceptional ability.
Not eligible at the time of filingExceptional ability not established - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-24Occupation not statedMAR242026_03B5203Clinical & health
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-13Pediatric residentMAR132026_01B5203Clinical & health
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she 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 persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-03-11Internal medicine residentMAR112026_05B5203Clinical & health
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 be had not established that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-25Physical therapistFEB252026_02B5203Clinical & health
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the EB-2 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-02-03Occupation not statedFEB032026_02B5203Clinical & health
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible for a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown+1 more