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EB-1A for Chinese Nationals

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

1,840 I-140 petitions 460 approved #3 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

China I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

1,840

12.4% of all

I-140 Approvals

460

of 4,636 total

Volume Rank

#3

by I-140 receipts

EB-1 Backlog

13,861

EB-2 Backlog

35,991

EB-3 Backlog

13,329

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

Priority Date Tracker

Final Action Date

Mar 2023

ROW Final Action

Current

Source: DOS Visa Bulletin (2026-03)

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Sources: I-140/I-485 ranges from USCIS Processing Times, backlog advancement averaged over last 12 DOS Visa Bulletins. Estimates only.

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Country Comparison

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

CountryReceiptsApprovals
Grand Total 7,4642,331
China (current)1,840460
India 1,613598
Nigeria 638144
Brazil 595101
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 200 publicly available EB-1A petition decisions involving China nationals. Of these, 88% were approved or sustained, 13 denied, and 11 remanded for further review. These cases span 10 industries and 10 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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Approved
Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Research and Development 56
Biotechnology 27
Engineering 21
Artificial Intelligence 19
Materials Science 17
Healthcare 8
Information Technology 7
Robotics 5
Environmental Services 4
Pharmaceuticals 3

Top Job Titles

Research Scientist 32
Postdoctoral Researcher 32
Scientist 20
Assistant Professor 11
Engineer 9
Researcher 6
Director 6
Research Assistant 6
Associate Professor 5
Research Engineer 4

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-1 China (2026-03)

The Department of State advanced the EB-1 Final Action Date for China chargeability from 2023-02-01 to 2023-03-01 in the 2026-03 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Feb 2026 warning Executive Order
Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats

Chinese applicants often face prolonged administrative processing under Section 221(g); this order's focus on maximizing criminal record access will likely institutionalize these delays. The lack of a reciprocal sharing agreement with China may lead to more manual, time-consuming verifications by DHS.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

With EB-1 for China often subject to final action dates, premium processing is a vital tool for securing priority dates and approvals. This fee hike increases the financial barrier for high-ability professionals and researchers from China.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-1 China (2026-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-1 Final Action Date for China chargeability from 2023-01-22 to 2023-02-01 in the 2026-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Dec 2025 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Professional Athletes

With China facing significant visa wait times in the EB-1 category, the ability to submit a robust initial application is vital to avoid further delays. This guidance helps Chinese professionals align their documentation with USCIS expectations, ensuring that their 'extraordinary ability' is recognized without administrative friction.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 1,840
I-140 Rank #3 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 200
Success Rate 88%
Country Share 23%
Approved / Sustained 176
Denied / Dismissed 13
Top Industry Research and Development
Top Job Title Research Scientist

Recent Decisions

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Environmental Services · China

WeGreened approved
California 787 days 2026-01-27
The petition was approved based on a record of 15 peer-reviewed articles and 3 technical reports which garnered 219 citations. The petitioner demonstrated significant professional standing through 25 peer reviews for respected journals and service on an editorial board. The alignment of the research with high-stakes funding from the EPA, ASHRAE, and API further validated the original contributions to the field.
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Scientist

Materials Science · China

WeGreened approved
California 352 days 2026-01-27
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 abstracts, and a book chapter which garnered 249 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated active participation in the field through at least 6 peer reviews for scholarly journals. The alignment of the work with Department of Energy and National Science Foundation priorities further established the national significance of the contributions.
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Research Scientist

Healthcare · China

WeGreened approved
North Carolina 20 days 2026-01-15
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 31 peer-reviewed journal articles and 631 citations, with several papers ranking in the top-percentile for influence. The client also demonstrated sustained peer trust through the completion of 32 peer reviews. Additionally, evidence of research support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reinforced the original contribution and national importance of the work.
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Engineer

Engineering · China

WeGreened approved
California 256 days 2026-01-09
The petition was approved based on a strong publication record of 28 total peer-reviewed works and an exceptionally high citation count of 6,495. The petitioner satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging the work of others, and original contributions of major significance. Furthermore, the work received funding from prestigious U.S. government agencies including DARPA, NSF, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Others

Artificial Intelligence · China

WeGreened approved
California 90 days 2026-01-09
The petition was approved based on 14 peer-reviewed publications (7 journal and 7 conference articles) and over 500 citations, placing the petitioner in the top 1% of his field. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated authority through 65 peer reviews and evidence of global impact with citations from researchers in 38 countries.
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