USCIS Released I140 Approval Rate for FY 2025 Q1
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the immigration petition statistics for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The data for EB-1A, EB-1C, and NIW petitions, including approvals, denials, and pending cases, are as follows:
Total petitions filed: 7,338
Approved: 3,291
Denied: 1,105
Pending: 13,567
Total petitions filed: 4,601
Approved: 2,881
Denied: 89
Pending: 7,990
Total petitions filed: 20,124
Approved: 4,722
Denied: 2,799
Pending: 56,679
EB-1A I140 Approval Rate for FY 2025 Q1: 74.9%
Let’s take a quick look at the recent trends in EB-1A I140 approval rates:
FY 2024 Full-Year Average: 72%
Q1 2024: 73%
Q2 2024: 71%
Q3 2024: 70%
Q4 2024: 74%
As we can see, the EB-1A I140 approval rate remains relatively stable. If you're considering an EB-1A application, this data can be a useful reference when evaluating your own qualifications.
By the way, the average EB-1A I140 approval rate for cases handled by our team at My Visa Services exceeds 98%.
NIW I140 Approval Rate for FY 2025 Q1: 62.8%
NIW I-140 Approval Rates for the Last Fiscal Year (for reference):
FY 2024 Full-Year Average: 71%
Q1 2024: 77%
Q2 2024: 76%
Q3 2024: 68%
Q4 2024: 61%
While the approval rate dropped in the second half of 2024 and continues on the lower side in early 2025, well-prepared cases still stand a strong chance.
EB-1C I140 Approval Rate for FY 2025 Q1: 97%
EB-1C continues to be one of the most stable categories in terms of approval rates:
Q1 2024: 96%
Q2 2024: 96%
Q3 2024: 97%
Q4 2024: 96%
The strong consistency makes EB-1C a promising option for qualified applicants.
If you're thinking about applying under any of these green card categories, we recommend starting with a free eligibility evaluation.
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