EB-2 (NIW) for Colombian Nationals

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

542 I-140 petitions · 49 approved · #14 by volume

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Colombia I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

542

1.9% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#14

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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Country Comparison

USCIS I-140 data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)

Country	Receipts	Approvals
Grand Total	13,983	2,968
China	2,330	715
India	1,685	426
Colombia (current)	542	49

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 44 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Colombia nationals. Of these, 27% were approved or sustained, 30 denied, and 2 remanded for further review. 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

Approved

Remanded

Denied

Top Industries

Healthcare 8

Consulting 6

Engineering 3

Biotechnology 3

Aerospace 3

Architecture 2

Social Sciences 2

Financial Services 2

Research and Development 2

Education 1

Top Job Titles

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 4

Postdoctoral Researcher 2

Accountant 2

Aircraft Mechanic 2

Business Consultant 2

Architect 2

Entrepreneur 2

Assistant Professor 2

Consultant 2

Business Manager 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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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

While currently subject to standard DOJ record checks, Colombia's status as a close security ally may eventually lead to the reciprocal exchange of felony records under Section 3, impacting how EB-2 applicants' domestic records are reviewed.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Colombia has seen increased interest in the EB-2 NIW category. The fee hike increases the out-of-pocket expenses for Colombian professionals seeking to expedite their transition to U.S. permanent residency.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo

DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

The DHS investigation will likely result in a more stringent review process for Colombian professionals seeking EB-2 status. This heightened vetting environment could lead to longer wait times for visa issuance and a higher burden of proof for applicants.

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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 542

I-140 Rank #14 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 44

Success Rate 27%

Country Share 1%

Approved / Sustained 12

Denied / Dismissed 30

Top Industry Healthcare

Top Job Title Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Healthcare · Colombia

WeGreened approved

Arizona 32 days 2026-01-03

The petitioner proposes to conduct clinical and translational research to improve the accuracy and clinical usefulness of physiologic and noninvasive diagnostic tests for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reflux-related lung injury. The work focuses on refining diagnostic precision and developing earlier methods to identify lung injury before severe damage occurs.

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Others

Research and Development · Colombia

WeGreened approved

New Jersey 177 days 2025-08-21

The petitioner proposes to advance state-of-the-art microscopy and imaging techniques to support research in neuroscience, cardiology, oncology, and microbiology. His work focuses on enabling scientists to visualize cellular and subcellular processes with precision to uncover mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer biology.

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Others

Biotechnology · Colombia

WeGreened approved

New York 54 days 2025-05-06

The petitioner proposes to continue her research in computational biology, focusing on how microbiomes influence human health under extreme conditions such as space missions. She develops advanced computational tools and multi-omics sequencing methods to address how environmental factors impact human well-being and noncommunicable diseases. Her work aims to optimize health for astronauts and the general public through the analysis of microbiomes and virology.

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Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum · Colombia

USCIS dismissed

United States 2025-04-04

The petitioner proposes to develop new fluid technologies for hydraulic fracturing, specifically reducing reliance on fresh water by introducing a nitrogen and carbon dioxide combination as the base for hydraulic fracturing fluid systems. The work aims to provide sustainable practices in the oil and gas industry by decreasing water consumption and mitigating greenhouse effects through CO2 capture.

Research Assistant

Research and Development · Colombia

WeGreened approved

District of Columbia 50 days 2025-03-24

The petitioner proposes to design advanced AI frameworks and data-driven policy models to guide the ethical implementation of AI-powered market intelligence in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. This work focuses on optimizing drug pricing mechanisms and improving healthcare accessibility to enhance patient outcomes and reduce disparities.

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