EB-2 (NIW) for Bangladeshi Nationals

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

692 I-140 petitions 148 approved #11 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Bangladesh I-140 Petition Statistics

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) petition data for Bangladesh nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).

I-140 Receipts

692

2.5% of all

I-140 Approvals

148

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#11

by I-140 receipts

Source: USCIS I-140 Performance Data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025). Receipts and approvals for the reporting quarter.

Priority Date Tracker

Final Action Date

Oct 2024

ROW Final Action

Oct 2024

Source: DOS Visa Bulletin (2026-03)

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EB-2 (incl. NIW)

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)

CountryReceiptsApprovals
Grand Total 13,9832,968
China 2,330715
India 1,685426
Bangladesh (current)692148
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 116 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Bangladesh nationals. Of these, 100% were approved or sustained. These cases span 10 industries and 10 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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Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Engineering 29
Research and Development 13
Information Technology 12
Biotechnology 8
Materials Science 8
Healthcare 6
Artificial Intelligence 6
Agriculture 4
Pharmaceuticals 4
Financial Services 3

Top Job Titles

Research Assistant 30
Postdoctoral Researcher 9
Engineer 6
Professor 5
Scientist 5
Assistant Professor 5
Researcher 3
Research Fellow 3
Chemical Engineer 3
Software Engineer 3

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Rest of World (2026-03)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 in the 2026-03 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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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

EB-2 applicants from Bangladesh will be subject to the new requirement for DHS to access CHRI to the maximum extent permitted by law. This ensures a more comprehensive review of an applicant's background within the United States.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Applicants from Bangladesh in the EB-2 category will now face higher fees for expedited adjudication. This is particularly impactful for those in academia where grant-funded positions have strict start dates.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo
DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

The fraud investigation in Minnesota will lead to a more cautious approach by USCIS officers when adjudicating EB-2 petitions from Bangladesh. This will likely result in more frequent RFEs and a general slowdown in the processing of these cases.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Rest of World (2026-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 in the 2026-01 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 692
I-140 Rank #11 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 116
Success Rate 100%
Country Share 3%
Approved / Sustained 116
Denied / Dismissed 0
Top Industry Engineering
Top Job Title Research Assistant

Recent Decisions

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Research Assistant

Manufacturing · Bangladesh

WeGreened approved
101 days 2026-01-28
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced fabrication techniques and functional nanomaterials for high-performance flexible and wearable electronic devices. This work focuses on creating scalable additive manufacturing solutions for next-generation biomedical sensors, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces. The endeavor aims to improve healthcare delivery, environmental monitoring, and clean energy systems through advanced manufacturing.
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Research Engineer

Engineering · Bangladesh

WeGreened approved
Ohio 659 days 2026-01-16
The petitioner proposes to conduct practical engineering research focused on understanding material cracking, reinforcement system bonding, and structural behavior across various scales. This work aims to provide the necessary characterization and validation for low-carbon alternative materials to be adopted in real-world loading conditions. The goal is to enable the replacement of legacy materials with sustainable construction alternatives in large-scale infrastructure portfolios.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Pharmaceuticals · Bangladesh

WeGreened approved
Illinois 535 days 2026-01-16
The petitioner proposes to continue research in clinical pharmaceutical sciences, specifically focusing on understanding cancer development at the molecular level. The work involves investigating mechanisms such as genome instability and replication stress to identify actionable molecular targets for cost-conscious therapeutic strategies.
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Research Assistant

Research and Development · Bangladesh

WeGreened approved
Texas 139 days 2026-01-13
The petitioner proposes to continue original mathematical research focused on dynamic systems that exhibit complex behaviors and non-instantaneous responses. The work involves extending these mathematical models into AI-based control and energy optimization contexts to improve the decision-making quality of autonomous systems. This research aims to enhance the reliability of AI-integrated technologies used in clean energy, robotics, and smart infrastructure.
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Others

Healthcare · Bangladesh

WeGreened approved
Mississippi 544 days 2026-01-07
The petitioner proposes to apply sophisticated analytical tools to strengthen community nutrition assessment across real-world settings. The work focuses on improving clinical decision-making, public health programming, and nutrition policy development, specifically addressing food insecurity and the evaluation of nutrition-related programs.
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