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EB-1A for Colombian Nationals

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

81 I-140 petitions 18 approved #14 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Colombia I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

81

0.5% of all

I-140 Approvals

18

of 4,636 total

Volume Rank

#14

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)

CountryReceiptsApprovals
Grand Total 7,4642,331
China 1,840460
India 1,613598
Colombia (current)8118
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 5 publicly available EB-1A petition decisions involving Colombia nationals. Of these, 20% were approved or sustained, 4 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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Approved
Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Performing Arts 2
Fashion 1
Food and Beverage 1
Research and Development 1

Top Job Titles

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 2
Choreographer 2
Research Scientist 1

Policy Updates

Colombia View all
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

Given Colombia's role as a key regional ally, it may enter into the 'similar agreements' mentioned in Section 3(a). This would lead to more direct sharing of criminal records for EB-1A applicants, potentially speeding up or complicating the vetting process.

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Jan 2026 info USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Colombian applicants will experience a higher cost for premium processing services. This change affects all EB-1A petitioners regardless of their country of origin.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Alert
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Professional Athletes

As Colombia continues to produce world-class talent, this policy update assists these individuals in transitioning from temporary athletic visas to permanent residency by clarifying the types of evidence that carry the most weight with USCIS.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Memo
USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.

Colombian applicants will encounter a more rigorous screening environment, where USCIS officers will more closely examine the evidence provided to support extraordinary ability claims.

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Nov 2025 info USCIS Alert
USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees

Colombian applicants will face higher filing costs for I-140 petitions starting in FY 2026. The impact is purely financial and does not affect the underlying eligibility or visa availability for Colombia.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 81
I-140 Rank #14 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 5
Success Rate 20%
Country Share 0.6%
Approved / Sustained 1
Denied / Dismissed 4
Top Industry Performing Arts
Top Job Title Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Recent Decisions

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Research Scientist

Research and Development · Colombia

WeGreened approved
Massachusetts 59 days 2025-07-21
The approval was based on a strong scholarly record including 20 peer-reviewed articles and 5 preprints, 1,539 citations demonstrating global influence, and 8 verified peer reviews. The legal team successfully rebutted a NOID to secure the final approval.
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Choreographer

Performing Arts · Colombia

USCIS rfe dismissed
2025-02-13
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence did not establish eligibility under at least three of the ten EB-1A criteria. Specifically, the Petitioner failed to prove membership in associations requiring outstanding achievements due to inconsistent documentation and lack of bylaws, published material in major media due to insufficient evidence of circulation or audience, and original contributions of major significance due to vague recommendation letters lacking specific details on the impact of contributions. The motion to reconsider was dismissed as the Petitioner did not demonstrate an incorrect application of law or policy in the prior decision, nor did she identify specific errors or explain how the prior decision did not follow regulations and policy guidance.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Food and Beverage · Colombia

USCIS rfe dismissed
Texas 2024-07-18
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner only satisfied one criterion (published materials) instead of the required three. Specifically, the awards submitted (e.g., Entrepreneurial Spirit 2012, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best) lacked evidence of national or international significance, and roles with the Association of Caribbean States and United Nations were not proven to be leading or critical.

Choreographer

Performing Arts · Colombia

USCIS rfe dismissed
2024-07-10
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner only satisfied two of the ten EB-1A criteria (judging and artistic exhibitions). Evidence for awards was deemed insufficient as they were team-based rather than individual, and published materials lacked circulation data or were not primarily about the Petitioner's work.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Fashion · Colombia

USCIS rfe dismissed
Florida 2023-04-13
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner only met two of the ten criteria (published material and judging), failing to meet the minimum of three. Specifically, her participation in fashion markets was not considered 'artistic exhibitions,' and she did not qualify under 'commercial success in performing arts' as she is not a performing artist. Additionally, media coverage was limited to the year prior to filing, failing to show sustained acclaim.