EB-1A for Armenian Nationals

USCIS I-140 petition data for Armenia nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).

41 I-140 petitions · 10 approved · #62 by volume

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USCIS I-140 Data

Armenia I-140 Petition Statistics

USCIS EB-1A petition data for Armenia nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).

I-140 Receipts

0.3% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 4,636 total

Volume Rank

#62

by I-140 receipts

Source: USCIS I-140 Performance Data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025). Receipts and approvals for the reporting quarter.

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Country Comparison

USCIS I-140 data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)

Country	Receipts	Approvals
Grand Total	7,464	2,331
China	1,840	460
India	1,613	598
Armenia (current)	41	10

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 5 publicly available EB-1A petition decisions involving Armenia nationals. Of these, 0% were approved or sustained, 5 denied. These cases span 4 industries and 3 job titles. Explore the charts below to see how decision outcomes have trended over time and which industries and roles have the highest success rates.

Decision Trends

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Top Industries

Art and Design 2

Biotechnology 1

Music 1

Performing Arts 1

Top Job Titles

Musician 2

Designer 1

Research Scientist 1

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Update: EB-1 (2026-03)

The Department of State updated EB-1 Final Action Dates in the 2026-03 Visa Bulletin: - India: moved from 2023-02-01 to 2023-03-01 - China: moved from 2023-02-01 to 2023-03-01 This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Feb 2026 info Executive Order

Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats

This executive order mandates that the Department of Justice provide DHS with full access to criminal history record information (CHRI) for vetting purposes. Additionally, it authorizes the exchange of such data with international partners, which may result in more comprehensive background checks for EB-1A applicants during consular processing or adjustment of status.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

USCIS is raising the fee for Form I-907 to reflect inflation, affecting applicants who choose to pay for faster adjudication of their extraordinary ability petitions. This increase adds to the total filing costs for high-priority employment-based cases.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Update: EB-1 (2026-01)

The Department of State updated EB-1 Final Action Dates in the 2026-01 Visa Bulletin: - India: moved from 2022-03-15 to 2023-02-01 - China: moved from 2023-01-22 to 2023-02-01 This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Alert

USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Professional Athletes

The clarification focuses on how USCIS officers should evaluate evidence such as major awards, memberships in professional associations, and published material specifically for the sports industry. This update aims to provide more consistency in the adjudication of permanent residency petitions for high-level athletes.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 41

I-140 Rank #62 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 5

Success Rate 0%

Country Share 0.6%

Approved / Sustained 0

Denied / Dismissed 5

Top Industry Art and Design

Top Job Title Musician

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Research Scientist

Biotechnology · Armenia

USCIS rfe dismissed

United States 2025-02-03

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate a one-time internationally recognized award or meet at least three of the 10 EB-1A criteria. Specifically, the AAO found that a research grant was not awarded to the Petitioner personally, and a patent from Armenia did not qualify as an award for excellence (criterion i). Memberships were deemed employment-based or lacked evidence of requiring outstanding achievements (criterion ii). Published material only cited the Petitioner's work, rather than being 'about' her, and lacked substantial discussion (criterion iii). The patent and 40+ citations were not shown to be of 'major significance' due to lack of commercialization evidence, contextual comparison, or demonstration of actual impact since 2014 (criterion v). Finally, the Petitioner's various roles were not established as 'leading or critical' for organizations with a 'distinguished reputation' (criterion viii).

Musician

Art and Design · Armenia

USCIS dismissed

2025-01-08

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish a one-time internationally recognized award or meet at least three of the 10 EB-1A criteria. Specifically, criteria for lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards (i) and published material in major media (iii) were not met. The Petitioner's submitted awards were not proven to be nationally or internationally recognized, and the published materials (YouTube/Instagram links, self-promotional content, and AI-translated interviews) were not from major media or lacked proper certification. The AAO did not evaluate criteria (v) and (viii) as it was unnecessary.

Designer

Art and Design · Armenia

USCIS dismissed

2024-11-25

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim or that she is among the small percentage at the very top of the visual arts field. While she received about a half dozen awards (2010-2019), mostly government-sponsored or youth-based, and had limited media coverage (about one article per year from 2013-2023), these were not indicative of the upper echelon. Her membership with the Union Designers of Armenia, judging three exhibitions (2015-2016), and displaying work in various venues did not distinguish her or garner widespread acclaim consistent with the high standard for extraordinary ability. Her participation in construction projects also did not result in widespread acclaim or significant attention.

Others

Performing Arts · Armenia

USCIS rfe dismissed

2024-07-25

The Petitioner's awards (Best Actress 2012 and Honored Artist 2011) were received several years before filing and did not demonstrate continuing acclaim. Her film and TV roles were primarily supporting, and media coverage was largely in publications with limited reach. The judging experience involved children's competitions, which did not reflect the high level of expertise required for the classification.

Musician

Music · Armenia

USCIS dismissed

2023-01-25

The Petitioner failed to meet the required three criteria; specifically, reference letters lacked detail on how his work influenced the field (original contributions), and YouTube metrics were deemed insufficient or post-dated the filing (commercial success). The record did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that the Petitioner is in the small percentage at the top of the field.