EB-1C for Nigerian Nationals
USCIS I-140 petition data for Nigeria nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).
USCIS I-140 Data
Nigeria I-140 Petition Statistics
USCIS EB-1C petition data for Nigeria nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).
I-140 Receipts
22
0.3% of all
I-140 Approvals
10
of 4,857 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)
| Country | Receipts | Approvals |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Total | 3,731 | 2,430 |
| India | 1,384 | 872 |
| China | 352 | 190 |
| Nigeria (current) | 22 | 10 |
We analyzed 1 publicly available EB-1C petition decision involving Nigeria nationals. Of these, 0% was approved or sustained, 1 denied. These cases span 1 industry and 1 job title. Explore the charts below to see how decision outcomes have trended over time and which industries and roles have the highest success rates.
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Nigerian EB-1C applicants may face more intensive questioning regarding their background as DHS implements the order's mandate to protect against 'public safety threats.' The lack of a VWP-style reciprocal agreement may lead to longer manual verification periods.
The fee increase applies to all Nigerian multinational managers seeking to expedite their green card petitions. This change is purely financial as the EB-1 category for Nigeria does not currently face a backlog.
Under Section 5(j) of the proclamation, the entry of Nigerian nationals as immigrants is suspended due to concerns regarding terrorist groups and vetting difficulties. This creates a total barrier for multinational managers or executives from Nigeria seeking to obtain permanent residency through the EB-1C category.
The increased vetting of corporate structures will require Nigerian applicants to provide exhaustive proof of the qualifying relationship between the Nigerian and U.S. entities. This may lead to delays in the I-140 adjudication process.
The impact on Nigerian applicants is limited to the increased cost of the I-140 petition. As there is no specific retrogression for Nigeria in the EB-1 category, the processing timeline remains unaffected.
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