EB-2 (NIW) for Ecuadorian Nationals

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

108 I-140 petitions · 7 approved · #33 by volume

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Ecuador I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

108

0.4% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#33

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
Ecuador (current)	108	7

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 10 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Ecuador nationals. Of these, 30% were approved or sustained, 6 denied, and 1 remanded for further review. These cases span 8 industries and 8 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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Top Industries

Social Sciences 2

Marketing and Advertising 2

Environmental Services 1

Food and Beverage 1

Information Technology 1

Consulting 1

Telecommunications 1

Engineering 1

Top Job Titles

Business Consultant 1

Business Manager 1

Economist 1

Engineer 1

Environmental Scientist 1

Marketing Manager 1

Professor 1

Software Engineer 1

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Update: EB-2 (2026-03)

The Department of State updated EB-2 Final Action Dates in the 2026-03 Visa Bulletin: - India: moved from 2013-07-15 to 2013-09-15 - Philippines: moved from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 - Mexico: moved from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 - Rest of World: moved from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 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

The policy directs DHS to maximize its use of criminal history record information (CHRI) for screening and vetting missions. This includes reciprocal data sharing with foreign governments, which will likely be utilized during the adjudication of EB-2 visas and National Interest Waivers.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

The fee for Form I-907 is being adjusted upwards, impacting EB-2 petitioners who utilize expedited processing. This change is part of a broader USCIS effort to adjust fees for inflation and maintain service levels.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo

DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

The investigation focuses on identifying fraudulent activities within USCIS filings in the Minnesota region. EB-2 applicants may experience heightened vetting procedures, including more frequent Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and audits of employer credentials. This initiative is part of a broader DHS effort to ensure the integrity of employment-based immigration programs.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Update: EB-2 (2026-01)

The Department of State updated EB-2 Final Action Dates in the 2026-01 Visa Bulletin: - India: moved from 2013-05-15 to 2013-07-15 - China: moved from 2021-06-01 to 2021-09-01 - Philippines: moved from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 - Mexico: moved from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 - Rest of World: moved from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 108

I-140 Rank #33 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 10

Success Rate 30%

Country Share 0.3%

Approved / Sustained 3

Denied / Dismissed 6

Top Industry Social Sciences

Top Job Title Business Consultant

Recent Decisions

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Economist

Social Sciences · Ecuador

WeGreened rfe approved

District of Columbia 199 days 2025-10-29

The petitioner proposes to continue research leveraging advanced data modeling, analytics, and machine learning to improve public policy decision-making. The work focuses on extracting actionable insights from large-scale datasets to support efficient resource allocation and sustainable economic development.

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Professor

Engineering · Ecuador

WeGreened approved

333 days 2025-05-16

The petitioner proposes to continue research and academic work in engineering management, specifically focusing on synthesizing Technological Roadmaps (TRM) and Business Model Canvases (BMC) to help organizations bridge the gap between emerging technologies and real-world applications. Additionally, the endeavor includes investigating behavioral factors that shape cybersecurity practices and identifying predictors of secure behaviors in cyberspace to address human-centric technological adaptation.

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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Services · Ecuador

USCIS rfe remanded

2024-09-03

The petitioner, an environmental consultant, proposes an endeavor for which a national interest waiver is sought. The specific details of the proposed work, methodologies, and intended impact are not elaborated in this decision.

Business Consultant

Consulting · Ecuador

USCIS dismissed

2024-06-27

The petitioner proposes to open a business consulting company to provide services to Latin American women entrepreneurs in the United States. The endeavor focuses on businesses promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly practices to foster American entrepreneurship and mitigate the gender gap in the field.

Engineer

Food and Beverage · Ecuador

USCIS rfe dismissed

North Texas 2024-06-26

The petitioner proposes to start a consulting company specializing in research, development, implementation, and training for small meat processing plants and independent entrepreneurs. He aims to improve meat production processes, develop enhancement methodologies, and disseminate findings through publications and conference presentations.