EB-1B for Filipino Nationals
USCIS I-140 petition data for Philippines nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).
USCIS I-140 Data
Philippines I-140 Petition Statistics
USCIS EB-1B petition data for Philippines nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).
I-140 Receipts
4
0.1% of all
I-140 Approvals
1
of 2,646 total
Volume Rank
#6
by I-140 receipts
EB-1 Backlog
0
EB-2 Backlog
262
EB-3 Backlog
23,555
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 | 1,354 | 1,324 |
| China | 449 | 457 |
| India | 414 | 416 |
| Philippines (current) | 4 | 1 |
While EB-1 is typically current for the Philippines, the fee increase raises the total cost of immigration for those seeking to avoid standard processing delays. The impact is primarily financial rather than related to visa backlogs or per-country caps.
The policy will result in more rigorous verification of professional standing and academic contributions. This may lead to a higher frequency of RFEs for Filipino applicants in specialized research roles.
While the Philippines faces backlogs in other categories, EB-1B is generally current. The impact is limited to the increased upfront cost of the I-140 petition and associated filing fees.
While the Philippines generally has more favorable priority date movement in the EB-1 category compared to India or China, the court order directly impacts the cost of filing Form I-140. Employers sponsoring Filipino researchers must ensure compliance with the latest fee amounts to prevent processing delays.
The transition to electronic payments standardizes the filing process for Filipino researchers and professors. This change is expected to reduce the administrative overhead for U.S. institutions sponsoring these applicants.
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