50 decisions
newest first- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-04-24Occupation not statedAPR242026_01B5203Physical sciences & math
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2026-02-05Computer scientistFEB052026_03B5203Computing, AI & data
As such, we withdraw SCOPS' findings to the contrary and we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility under the first prong.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-08-27Research scientist in the field of artificial intelligenceAUG272025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - SustainedNIW · Appeal2025-06-30ResearcherJUN302025_03B5203Computing, AI & data
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2025-05-28Researcher specializing in biostatisticsMAY282025_02B5203Physical sciences & math
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-11-04Data scientistNOV042024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-10-18Inorganic chemistOCT182024_05B5203Physical sciences & math
CONCLUSION The Petitioner has established that she is an advanced degree professional eligible for EB-2 classification, that she meets all three Dhanasar prongs, and merits a waiver of the job offer requirement in the national interest.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-08-19Artificial intelligence researcherAUG192024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de nova review, we conclude that the Petitioner has established by apreponderance of the evidence that he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-07-18Researcher and a university teacher of applied mathematicsJUL182024_10B5203Physical sciences & math
Upon de nova review, we conclude that the Petitioner has established by a preponderance of the evidence that he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor.
Past record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-04-29Occupation not statedAPR292024_05B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Did not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-04-23Research scientist in the field of organic chemistryAPR232024_03B5203Physical sciences & math
CONCLUSION The Petitioner has established her eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar analytical framework, and we conclude that the waiver is warranted as a matter of discretion.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-04-22Technology company involved in electrical product and integrated software/hardware development and productionAPR222024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established the Beneficiary's eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2024-03-19Artificial intelligence researcherMAR192024_02B5203Computing, AI & data
" For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
- SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-12-18Research scientistDEC182023_02B5203Computing, AI & data
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Argued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-08-09Mathematics researcher and professorAUG092023_01B5203Physical sciences & math
For the reasons discussed below, we conclude that the Petitioner has established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the analytical framework set forth in Dhanasar.
Proposed endeavor too vagueSupport letters generic or unsupportedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - SustainedNIW · Appeal2023-05-05Researcher in the area of quantum opticsMAY052023_02B5203Physical sciences & mathCitation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shownPast record does not show influence or success
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2022-12-14Senior software engineerDEC142022_02B5203Computing, AI & dataInconsistencies in the recordTried to change the endeavor after filing
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2022-08-31Information technology companyAUG312022_01B5203Computing, AI & data
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2022-08-31Information technology companyAUG312022_02B5203Computing, AI & data
- SustainedEB-2 · Appeal2021-11-03Software development and consulting businessNOV032021_02B5203Computing, AI & dataInconsistencies in the record