121 decisions
newest first- 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 · Appeal2026-01-07Researcher in artificial intelligenceJAN072026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding 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.
Citation record not persuasiveProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupported+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-10-27Technical lead software developer and analystOCT272025_06B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) 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 vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sLabor certification not shown to be impracticalNo urgency shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-08-26Entrepreneur and computer systems engineerAUG262025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
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.
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 · Appeal2025-06-26Occupation not statedJUN262025_08B5203Computing, AI & data
However, SCOPS concluded that the record does not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedNot eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented+1 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 · Appeal2025-05-09Pelvic physiotherapistMAY092025_05B5203Education
SCOPS denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (petition), concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying visa classification.
Claims not backed by documentsDegree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-04-25Senior software engineerAPR252025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Beneficiary qualified for the classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree, 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 vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2025-01-08Martial arts educatorJAN082025_06B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification or that he merited a waiver ofthe job offer and labor certification requirements for that classification.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentExceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Certification2024-09-19Information technology (IT) specialistSEP192024_04B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo broader implications shown - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-09-16PhysiotherapistSEP162024_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner appeared to meet the relevant criteria for EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, she did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedInconsistencies in the record - DismissedEB-2 · Appeal2024-09-09Information technology solutions providerSEP092024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Beneficiary possessed a baccalaureate degree or its foreign equivalent as required to be eligible as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-08-19Information technology service business owner and providerAUG192024_03B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-19Preschool and drama teacherJUL192024_01B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner is eligible as an individual of exceptional ability or that she merits a national interest waiver as a matter of discretion.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentFive years of progressive experience not documentedEvidence submitted too late - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-07-16Computer and information systems managerJUL162024_12B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (national interest waiver), concluding the Petitioner had not established 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 unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shown+2 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2024-07-12Occupation not statedJUL122024_03B5203Education
A motion to reconsider that does not satisfy these requirements must be dismissed.
Five years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-26NutritionistJUN262024_05B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner had not shown that a waiver of the required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest because the record did not establish that the Petitioner proposed endeavor has national importance or that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentJob creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-24Education administratorJUN242024_04B5203Education
The Director of the Nebraska Service Center denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying immigrant classification and 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 unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documentedEvidence submitted too lateNo broader implications shownPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-06-12Occupation not statedJUN122024_04B5203Education
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedFive years of progressive experience not documented - DismissedNIW · Appeal2024-05-14Software and web developerMAY142024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
The Director of the Texas Service Center denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification.
Exceptional ability not establishedFive years of progressive experience not documented