All Cases

9 cases · 0 approved / sustained · 7 denied / dismissed · 2 remanded

Product Manager

Entertainment

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
Nebraska 2025-04-02
The petitioner proposes to use advanced cloud services, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and technologies to optimize user experience for a gaming platform. The work involves facilitating analytics of consumer behavior, strengthening data security, and enhancing performance optimization within the digital entertainment sector.

Analyst

Entertainment

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) remanded
2025-03-19
The Petitioner proposes to utilize advanced computing, including cloud computing and data processing and analysis techniques, to develop data infrastructure for gaming and streaming services. The work aims to develop innovative solutions to maintain leadership in the global video game industry and advance computing technologies of interest to the U.S. government.
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
2025-03-10
The petitioner proposes to work as a senior site reliability engineer using cloud computing, supercomputing, and data processing to design and implement cloud-based architecture. This work aims to ensure gaming and streaming services are accessed securely and reliably from diverse geographic locations.

Director

Entertainment · Taiwan

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
United States 2024-12-27
The petitioner proposes to continue working as a film and animation director, producing meaningful cultural and educational content. This includes establishing a U.S. branch of his company to foster Eastern and Western artistic perspectives, forming strategic partnerships with U.S. media, technology, and education companies, and producing an expanded range of content like animated series, documentaries, and feature films that promote universal values and represent diverse American demographics.

Others

Entertainment

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe remanded
California 2024-08-29
The Director initially denied the petition because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate compliance with 20 C.F.R. § 656.10(d) regarding job posting notice requirements. The AAO, upon de novo review, found that the Petitioner did establish compliance with these requirements, citing evidence of physical posting in the kitchen area and electronic posting on Slack. The AAO withdrew the Director's decision and remanded the case for evaluation of the beneficiary's exceptional ability criteria (20 C.F.R. § 656.15(d)(2)) and the petitioner's ability to pay the proffered wage, which the Director had not previously reviewed.

Others

Entertainment · Colombia

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
2024-07-19
The Petitioner, a film and television producer, proposes to continue his work in the United States audiovisual industry. The endeavor involves supervising and coordinating aspects of production, including script development, post-production, and distribution for film and television projects.
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2024-07-17
The petitioner is a CEO of a lighting event design group specializing in the creation and execution of holiday lighting projects for events such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, Carnival, and Easter. The work involves technical lighting design and subcontractor management for various clients.

Video Editor

Entertainment · China

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
United States 2024-04-30
The petitioner proposes to continue her work as a communications specialist and video editor in the U.S. film and television industry. She aims to create visual stories, promotional videos, and behind-the-scenes documentaries to help filmmakers and studios achieve commercial success and inform audiences.

Others

Entertainment

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
South Florida 2024-04-22
The petitioner proposes to operate a company producing educational plays, family-friendly festivals, and media content specifically for Jewish communities (English, Hebrew, and Spanish-speaking). The work focuses on advancing children's social and emotional development through theatrical performances and 'outside the classroom' activities.