EB-2 (NIW) for German Nationals

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

36 I-140 petitions · 12 approved · #26 by volume

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Germany I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

0.1% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#26

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
Germany (current)	36	12

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 6 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Germany nationals. Of these, 83% were approved or sustained, 1 denied. These cases span 5 industries and 3 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

Research and Development 2

Biotechnology 1

Engineering 1

Materials Science 1

Robotics 1

Top Job Titles

Research Scientist 3

Postdoctoral Researcher 2

Director 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 36

I-140 Rank #26 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 6

Success Rate 83%

Country Share 0.2%

Approved / Sustained 5

Denied / Dismissed 1

Top Industry Research and Development

Top Job Title Research Scientist

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Director

Engineering · Germany

WeGreened approved

Texas 35 days 2025-04-11

The petitioner proposes to develop a regional landslide-rainfall threshold model with local sensitivity to predict debris flows and landslides. Additionally, he intends to engineer innovative open check (permeable) dams using numerical simulations and laboratory experiments to trap unstable soil and woody materials. This work aims to reduce landslide-induced flooding and minimize the loss of life and property in vulnerable U.S. regions.

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Research Scientist

Materials Science · Germany

WeGreened approved

289 days 2025-02-26

The petitioner proposes to continue research and development in materials science, focusing on achieving structure and property advancements in material design. The work involves developing high-performance materials for applications in aerospace engineering and other critical industrial sectors. The endeavor aims to strengthen technological innovation and elevate material design capabilities across various public and private domains in the U.S.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Robotics · Germany

USCIS dismissed

Germany 2024-08-23

The Petitioner proposes to pursue a post-doctoral researcher position at a U.S. university to continue research on emotion detection and recognition in human-robot interactions. This involves developing algorithms, models, and methodologies for emotion-aware interactions between humans and social robots, including cognitive models based on visual, verbal, and paralinguistic cues.

Research Scientist

Research and Development · Germany

WeGreened approved

Colorado 6 days 2023-08-17

The petitioner proposes to develop novel atmospheric wave characterization approaches to improve the representation of atmospheric waves in global circulation models. This work aims to resolve phenomena currently unaddressed by state-of-the-art models, requiring new parameterizations to mimic their effects on global circulation.

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Research Scientist

Biotechnology · Germany

WeGreened approved

Connecticut 29 days 2023-07-19

The petitioner proposes to continue research into the structural basis of epigenetic modifiers to develop innovative therapeutic interventions for genetic disorders. This work involves the biochemical and structural characterization of recombinant proteins to better understand gene regulation and disease mechanisms. The endeavor aims to advance precision medicine through the development of diagnostic tools for conditions associated with abnormal DNA methylation patterns.

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