734 decisions
newest first- DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-08-11Independent contractorAUG112026_04B5203Trades & services
USCIS 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 - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-30AttorneyJUL302026_02B5203Law & policy
USCIS 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 she bad not established 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'sNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 - RemandedNIW · Appeal2026-07-28Inorganic chemistJUL282026_06B5203Physical sciences & math
Upon de novo review, we will withdraw our decision to sustain the appeal and remand the matter for entry of a new decision consistent with the following analysis.
Citation record not persuasiveNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-27Gourmet dog food chef and co-owner of a luxury dog boutiqueJUL272026_02B5203Arts, media & sports
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualifies for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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 unsupportedNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23Entrepreneur and business managerJUL232026_01B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that the Petitioner's eligibility for the EB-2 classification as alien of exceptional ability.
Claims not backed by documentsExceptional ability not establishedInconsistencies in the recordPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-23President of his own companyJUL232026_02B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
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+3 more - 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 · Appeal2026-07-10Lawyer and entrepreneurJUL102026_02B5203Business & finance
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 unsupportedBenefits limited to an employer or its clientsSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-10Occupation not statedJUL102026_03B5203Business & finance
SCOPS concluded the Petitioner's national importance claims did not satisfy Dhanasar 's prong one requirements because, although fintech and small- and medium-sized enterprise financing is important generally, he did not show that his specific company and activities would have national or global impacts beyond his own business and its clients.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueArgued the field's importance, not the endeavor'sNo interest from users, customers or investorsPlan or projections not corroborated - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-07-06Systems engineerJUL062026_01B5203Engineering
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest.
Support letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroborated - 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 · Appeal2026-07-01PilotJUL012026_03B5203Aviation & transport
USCIS denied the petition, 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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedRelied on a labor shortage - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-06-23Skincare specialistJUN232026_02B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding 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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordSupport letters generic or unsupportedNo broader implications shown+2 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-27Supply chain managerMAY272026_04B5203Business & finance
USCIS denied the petition, concluding that although the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, 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.
Claims not backed by documentsJob creation or economic claims unsupportedNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-15Occupation not statedMAY152026_02B5203Computing, AI & data
SCOPS denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish the Petitioner's eligibility for the requested national interest waiver.
Claims not backed by documentsProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo interest from users, customers or investorsNo urgency shown+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-14Occupation not statedMAY142026_04B5203Energy, environment & agriculture
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.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedProposed endeavor too vagueNo broader implications shownNo urgency shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - DismissedNIW · Appeal2026-05-07Treasurer and controller in the construction industryMAY072026_04B5203Trades & services
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 vagueInconsistencies in the recordNo broader implications shownPlan or projections not corroborated+1 more - MotionNIW · Motion to reconsider2026-05-04Occupation not statedMAY042026_01B5203Computing, AI & data
Service Center Operations (SCOPS) denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner qualified for the classification as a member ofthe professions holding an advanced degree but did not establish that a waiver ofthe required job offer, and thus of the labor certification, would be in the national interest.
Job creation or economic claims unsupportedSupport letters generic or unsupportedPlan or projections not corroboratedPast record does not show influence or success - 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