EB-1C for Chinese Nationals

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

352 I-140 petitions · 190 approved · #3 by volume

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USCIS I-140 Data

China I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

352

4.7% of all

I-140 Approvals

190

of 4,857 total

Volume Rank

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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Chargeability Country

Visa Category

EB-1

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)

Country	Receipts	Approvals
Grand Total	3,731	2,430
India	1,384	872
China (current)	352	190
Brazil	246	162
Mexico	182	99

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 3 publicly available EB-1C petition decisions involving China nationals. Of these, 0% were approved or sustained, 3 denied. These cases span 2 industries and 2 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

Approved

Remanded

Denied

Top Industries

Education 1

Healthcare 1

Top Job Titles

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 1

General Manager 1

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 EB-1C applicants will face heightened scrutiny under the new vetting protocols. Because China is unlikely to enter into a reciprocal CHRI sharing agreement as a 'trusted ally,' applicants may experience manual verification delays and increased Requests for Evidence (RFEs) regarding their legal history.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

As China frequently faces wait times for EB-1 visas, the ability to expedite I-140 petitions is essential for corporate planning and status maintenance. The higher fee increases the total cost of immigration for high-level corporate transfers 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 critical USCIS Memo

USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.

The focus on corporate structures may specifically target Chinese firms with complex ownership models, leading to prolonged administrative processing. Given the existing EB-1 backlog for China, these additional screening measures further extend the timeline to permanent residency.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 352

I-140 Rank #3 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 3

Success Rate 0%

Country Share 3%

Approved / Sustained 0

Denied / Dismissed 3

Top Industry Education

Top Job Title Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Recent Decisions

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Education · China

USCIS rfe dismissed

Texas 2025-03-20

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not demonstrate the ability to pay the proffered wage through required evidence (annual reports, tax returns, or audited financial statements). The 2022 tax return showed insufficient net income and net current assets, while the internal financial reports were unaudited and contained material inconsistencies that were not resolved with objective evidence.

General Manager

Healthcare · China

USCIS rfe dismissed

Nevada 2025-02-05

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not remedy documentary deficiencies identified in the RFE, specifically regarding incomplete translation certifications and employer letters lacking the writer's address. Furthermore, the Petitioner failed to provide enough consistent evidence and information to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacity in the U.S., citing a vague job description and conflicting organizational charts.

Others

Others · China

USCIS dismissed

2023-11-13

The Petitioner failed to provide valid certified English translations for foreign language documents as required by 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(iii). The motion to reopen did not state new facts or provide new documentary evidence, and the motion to reconsider failed to establish an incorrect application of law or policy in the prior decision.