USCIS Released I140 Approval Rate for FY 2025 Q1
- zhenli00
- May 21
- 2 min read
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.