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EB-1A for Nigerian Nationals

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

638 I-140 petitions 144 approved #10 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Nigeria I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

638

4.3% of all

I-140 Approvals

144

of 4,636 total

Volume Rank

#10

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
Nigeria (current)638144
Brazil 595101
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 6 publicly available EB-1A petition decisions involving Nigeria nationals. Of these, 50% were approved or sustained, 2 denied, and 1 remanded for further review. These cases span 6 industries and 6 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

Art and Design 1
Chemicals 1
Education 1
Healthcare 1
Marketing and Advertising 1
Research and Development 1

Top Job Titles

Associate Professor 1
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 1
Designer 1
Postdoctoral Researcher 1
Research Assistant 1
Scientist 1

Policy Updates

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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

Nigerian EB-1A candidates may face additional scrutiny as DHS seeks to identify 'criminal actors' more effectively. This policy aligns with broader efforts to increase the integrity of the immigration system through data sharing.

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Jan 2026 info USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Nigerian professionals seeking the EB-1A visa will need to budget for higher premium processing costs. This change applies to all I-140 petitions filed with a request for expedited service.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Alert
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Professional Athletes

As more Nigerian athletes seek long-term opportunities in the U.S., clear USCIS standards help them navigate the 'extraordinary ability' threshold. This reduces the administrative burden on applicants from a region with rapidly growing representation in U.S. collegiate and professional sports.

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Dec 2025 critical Proclamation
Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States

Section 5(j) of the proclamation explicitly suspends the entry of Nigerian nationals as immigrants. This effectively halts the final stage of the EB-1A process for Nigerian applicants residing abroad, as consular offices will not issue immigrant visas unless a specific case-by-case national interest waiver is granted.

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

Nigerian applicants should prepare for more frequent inquiries regarding the prestige of their awards and the significance of their professional contributions as USCIS implements more thorough screening protocols.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 638
I-140 Rank #10 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 6
Success Rate 50%
Country Share 0.7%
Approved / Sustained 3
Denied / Dismissed 2
Top Industry Art and Design
Top Job Title Associate Professor

Recent Decisions

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Research Assistant

Chemicals · Nigeria

WeGreened rfe approved
Kentucky 212 days 2025-10-29
The petition was approved based on a strong record of 16 peer-reviewed articles, a book chapter, and a book, which garnered 632 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated professional standing through 11 completed peer reviews for elite journals and research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Research and Development · Nigeria

WeGreened approved
South Africa 14 days 2025-05-21
The petition was approved based on a record of 17 peer-reviewed journal articles and 3 book chapters with 286 citations, placing the researcher in the top 1% of cited authors for specific topics. Additional evidence included over 70 peer reviews for top journals, an editorial board membership at PLOS ONE, and media coverage in major outlets like The Guardian and The Nation.
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Scientist

Healthcare · Nigeria

WeGreened approved
Georgia 8 days 2025-03-28
The petition was approved based on a prolific publication record of 83 peer-reviewed articles and 42 abstracts with 2,393 citations. The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through significant original contributions to disease prevention and maternal health. Additionally, the petitioner met the judging criterion by completing 48 peer reviews and serving on an editorial board.
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Designer

Art and Design · Nigeria

USCIS remanded
2024-12-12
The Director's decision was withdrawn because the AAO found the Petitioner met three of the ten evidentiary criteria required for an EB-1A petition, specifically: published material about herself, participation as a judge of others' work, and display of her work at artistic exhibitions or showcases. The AAO determined that the Director erred in discounting letters from art gallery owners regarding judging activities and printouts of art gallery websites showcasing her work. The matter is remanded for a final merits determination.

Associate Professor

Education · Nigeria

USCIS rfe dismissed
2024-08-22
The Petitioner failed to meet the three-criterion threshold after the AAO withdrew the leading/critical role criterion due to lack of evidence regarding the department's reputation. Furthermore, the final merits determination found that 20-40 citations and participation in internal university committees did not establish the required level of elite recognition.