EB-1C for Filipino Nationals
USCIS I-140 petition data for Philippines nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).
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Philippines I-140 Petition Statistics
USCIS EB-1C petition data for Philippines nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).
I-140 Receipts
24
0.3% of all
I-140 Approvals
20
of 4,857 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 | 3,731 | 2,430 |
| India | 1,384 | 872 |
| China | 352 | 190 |
| Philippines (current) | 24 | 20 |
Applicants from the Philippines will see more rigorous screening as DHS integrates broader criminal databases. This policy ensures that any local legal history that has been shared with U.S. federal agencies is flagged early in the EB-1C petition process.
While EB-1 dates for the Philippines are typically current, the fee hike increases the cost of obtaining a fast-tracked response on I-140 petitions. This primarily affects corporate budgets for multinational transfers rather than visa availability.
While the Philippines does not currently face the same EB-1 backlogs as India or China, the increased screening of corporate structures will lead to longer wait times for petition approvals. Applicants must ensure meticulous documentation of the qualifying multinational relationship.
Applicants from the Philippines generally do not face the same EB-1 backlogs as India or China, meaning the fee increase is a one-time administrative cost. The impact is primarily financial rather than a delay in the overall immigration timeline.
While the Philippines does not face the same EB-1 backlogs as India or China, the stay on fee increases ensures that the financial cost of the I-140 petition does not become a deterrent for employers. This is particularly relevant for the healthcare and service sectors utilizing executive transfers.
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