Terms of use

By using NIW Bearings you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

Not legal advice

Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. The information presented is a descriptive analysis of publicly available adjudication records and USCIS statistics. It does not predict outcomes. It does not evaluate your eligibility for any immigration benefit. If you need legal advice about a National Interest Waiver petition, consult a licensed immigration attorney.

Non-precedent decisions

AAO appeal decisions cited on this site are non-precedent — they are binding only on the parties to each individual appeal. Patterns observed across many decisions are descriptive statistics, not rules that govern future adjudications.

Data accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to code decisions accurately and to use current USCIS statistics. The coding process involves automated analysis reviewed against the original decision text. Errors are possible. If you identify an inaccuracy, we welcome a report.

Use restrictions

You may use this site for personal informational purposes. You may not scrape, bulk-download, or redistribute the coded data or generated summaries. You may share individual profile node pages and shareable findings using the provided sharing features.

Service availability

NIW Bearings is provided as-is. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time. Uninterrupted access is not assured.

Changes

These terms may change. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be noted on this page.