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EB-1A for Indian Nationals

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

1,613 I-140 petitions 598 approved #2 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

India I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

1,613

10.9% of all

I-140 Approvals

598

of 4,636 total

Volume Rank

#2

by I-140 receipts

EB-1 Backlog

20,592

EB-2 Backlog

346,329

EB-3 Backlog

104,482

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 1,840460
India (current)1,613598
Nigeria 638144
Brazil 595101
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 168 publicly available EB-1A petition decisions involving India nationals. Of these, 95% were approved or sustained, 5 denied, and 4 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

Biotechnology 44
Research and Development 43
Healthcare 21
Pharmaceuticals 13
Information Technology 12
Artificial Intelligence 10
Materials Science 4
Engineering 4
Software 3
Environmental Services 2

Top Job Titles

Research Scientist 29
Postdoctoral Researcher 28
Scientist 21
Assistant Professor 12
Director 5
Data Scientist 5
Physician 4
Engineer 4
Research Assistant 4
Software Engineer 4

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

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

The Department of State advanced the EB-1 Final Action Date for India 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

With India facing the largest EB-1 backlog, any additional vetting requirements mandated by the expansion of CHRI access will likely increase wait times at the consular stage. The policy's emphasis on criminal history may lead to more frequent Requests for Evidence (RFEs) regarding past legal encounters, further slowing the path to a green card.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Indian EB-1A applicants frequently utilize premium processing to secure I-140 approvals quickly due to persistent visa backlogs and retrogression. The fee increase adds to the significant cumulative costs of a multi-year immigration process for Indian nationals.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

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

The Department of State advanced the EB-1 Final Action Date for India chargeability from 2022-03-15 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

While EB-1 is often retrogressed for India, it remains the fastest route for high-achieving individuals compared to EB-2 or EB-3. Clearer guidelines reduce the risk of Requests for Evidence (RFEs), which is crucial for Indian nationals who must maintain valid non-immigrant status during long priority date waits.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 1,613
I-140 Rank #2 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 168
Success Rate 95%
Country Share 19%
Approved / Sustained 159
Denied / Dismissed 5
Top Industry Biotechnology
Top Job Title Research Scientist

Recent Decisions

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Scientist

Research and Development · India

WeGreened approved
Wisconsin 94 days 2026-01-31
Approval was based on the petitioner's authorship of 21 peer-reviewed articles and 5 book chapters, which garnered 1,732 citations. The case satisfied EB-1A criteria through documented original contributions of major significance, a high volume of peer-review service (27 instances), and competitive funding from the NIH and NHMRC.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Research and Development · India

WeGreened approved
Alabama 141 days 2026-01-26
The petition was approved based on the satisfaction of at least three EB-1A criteria, including 16 peer-reviewed journal articles and 4 book chapters. The petitioner demonstrated significant influence through 456 citations and the completion of at least 10 peer reviews for scholarly journals. The evidence established that the petitioner's AI-powered computational methods are actively used by leading research institutions worldwide.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · India

WeGreened approved
Pennsylvania 836 days 2026-01-21
The petition was approved based on a record of 17 peer-reviewed articles and 1,210 citations, demonstrating extensive independent reliance by the research community. The petitioner also provided evidence of 13 completed manuscript reviews for respected journals. Approval was further supported by original contributions in structure-guided HIV vaccine design and nucleic acid-based strategies for SARS-CoV-2.
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Director

Fintech · India

WeGreened approved
New Jersey 18 days 2026-01-16
The petition was approved based on a portfolio including 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, a book chapter, and multiple patent filings. The petitioner demonstrated significant industry impact through the development of payment systems processing billions in monthly transactions with zero errors. Additionally, his roles as a judge for technology awards and membership in prestigious organizations satisfied the EB-1A criteria.
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Others

Materials Science · India

WeGreened approved
Kansas 563 days 2026-01-09
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 43 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference articles, and 1,713 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated professional standing through the completion of at least 60 peer reviews for scholarly journals. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions of major significance, and judging the work of others.
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