EB-2 (NIW) for Canadian Nationals

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

113 I-140 petitions 35 approved #17 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Canada I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

113

0.4% of all

I-140 Approvals

35

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#17

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
Canada (current)11335
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 6 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Canada nationals. Of these, 83% were approved or sustained, 1 denied. These cases span 5 industries and 5 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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Approved
Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Healthcare 2
Artificial Intelligence 1
Biotechnology 1
Engineering 1
Software 1

Top Job Titles

Director 1
Doctor 1
Machine Learning Engineer 1
Mechanical Engineer 1
Software Engineer 1

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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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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Dec 2025 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Rest of World (2025-12)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-12-01 to 2024-02-01 in the 2025-12 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Oct 2025 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Rest of World (2025-10)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-09-01 to 2023-12-01 in the 2025-10 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Aug 2025 warning Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-2 Rest of World (2025-08)

The Department of State retrogressed the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-10-15 to 2023-09-01 in the 2025-08 bulletin. Some applicants who were previously eligible may need to wait longer.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 113
I-140 Rank #17 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 6
Success Rate 83%
Country Share 0.2%
Approved / Sustained 5
Denied / Dismissed 1
Top Industry Healthcare
Top Job Title Director

Recent Decisions

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Doctor

Healthcare · Canada

WeGreened approved
96 days 2026-01-23
The petitioner proposes to generate rigorous evidence to improve how the United States prevents, diagnoses, and manages emerging and complex infectious diseases. The work focuses on developing health-system infrastructure and evidence-based infection prevention protocols to guide treatment decisions and improve readiness for healthcare-associated threats.
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Others

Biotechnology · Canada

WeGreened approved
New York 275 days 2025-11-03
The petitioner proposes to continue research in the field of immunology, specifically focusing on how macrophages drive and resolve diseases. This work aims to uncover novel mechanisms related to the pathology of rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions to improve treatments for cancer, obesity, and autoimmune disorders.
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Machine Learning Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · Canada

WeGreened rfe approved
California 172 days 2025-07-29
The petitioner proposes to continue his work in machine learning, focusing on developing advanced methods to enhance the efficiency, security, and scalability of intelligent systems. His work involves system optimization, secure architecture development, and reliability analysis for real-world applications.
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Software Engineer

Software · Canada

USCIS rfe dismissed
Canada 2025-03-14
The petitioner proposes to develop AI-based software applications (apps) to expand a fitness and lifestyle business, providing individual coaching, tracking food intake, and making healthier choices. The app would initially target people and nutritionists in Florida and later expand nationwide.

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering · Canada

WeGreened approved
468 days 2025-02-19
The petitioner proposes to create and refine advanced analytical tools that guide the manufacturing of high-performance metals. This work focuses on improved modeling techniques to optimize manufacturing outcomes, reduce material waste, and boost reliability in metallic materials. The endeavor aims to support vital sectors including automotive systems, power generation infrastructure, and aerospace technologies.
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