37 decisions
newest first- RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-06-04Semiconductor technology researcherJUN042026_01B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Proposed endeavor too vagueLabor certification not shown to be impracticalPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-01-20Musician and music educatorJAN202026_03B5203Education
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision is insufficient for review.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-18Graduate student in biochemistryDEC182025_05B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasiveJob creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-12-02Data scientistDEC022025_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Not eligible at the time of filingProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investors - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-10-02Doctoral student in pharmacologyOCT022025_02B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-09-29Professional in the field of agriculture and water resource managementSEP292025_02B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision is insufficient for review.
Proposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-09-29Professional in the field of agriculture and water resource managementSEP292025_06B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because SCOPS' decision is insufficient for review.
Proposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-09-24HealthSEP242025_02B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw SCOPS' decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Benefits limited to an employer or its clientsProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sSupport letters generic or unsupportedPast record does not show influence or success - 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 - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-04-04Civil engineerAPR042025_01B5203Engineering
2 (AAO 2015), we conclude that a remand is warranted in this case because the Director's decision is insufficient for review.
Proposed endeavor too vagueDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certification - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-04-01Mechanical engineerAPR012025_01B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Proposed endeavor too vaguePast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-03-19Senior business applications analystMAR192025_04B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+2 more - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-02-28EngineerFEB282025_01B5203Engineering
Upon de nova review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vague - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-01-17Sales manager in the packaging industryJAN172025_03B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2025-01-08Medical research application developerJAN082025_02B5203Clinical & health
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director' s decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shown - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-09-26Entrepreneur in the food industrySEP262024_03B5203Business & finance
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Proposed endeavor too vague - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-09-13ScientistSEP132024_01B5203Biomedical & life sciences
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownRelied on a labor shortage - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-07-26Environmental engineerJUL262024_06B5203Engineering
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Proposed endeavor too vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-05-21Customs and trade specialistMAY212024_02B5203Engineering
Upon de nova review, we will withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Degree not shown to be a U.S. advanced degree equivalentProposed endeavor too vagueFive years of progressive experience not documentedDid not show the waiver outweighs labor certificationPast record does not show influence or success - RemandedNIW · Appeal2024-05-10ManagerMAY102024_04B5203Business & finance
We will therefore withdraw the Director's decision and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the analysis below.
Proposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated