EB-2 (NIW) for Kenyan Nationals

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

63 I-140 petitions · 10 approved · #16 by volume

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Kenya I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

0.2% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#16

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
Kenya (current)	63	10

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 3 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Kenya nationals. Of these, 100% were approved or sustained. These cases span 1 industry and 2 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 3

Top Job Titles

Epidemiologist 1

Psychiatrist 1

Policy Updates

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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

Kenyan EB-2 applicants will experience the standardized application of Section 2, where DHS authorities must access DOJ criminal records. This is expected to be a routine addition to the existing background check framework.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Kenyan applicants, particularly those in healthcare and academia, will see a rise in the cost of securing expedited petition approvals. This fee change affects the overall affordability of the EB-2 route for self-petitioners.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo

DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

As USCIS intensifies its focus on EB-2 fraud, Kenyan applicants will likely encounter more thorough reviews of their petitions. This increased scrutiny is expected to lengthen the overall processing time for employment-based green cards.

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Dec 2025 info USCIS Memo

USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.

Kenyan applicants will be subject to the same enhanced vetting as other 'Rest of World' countries, likely resulting in incremental increases in total processing time for permanent residency.

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Nov 2025 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees

Applicants from Kenya will see an increase in the cost of securing permanent residency through the EB-2 track. This change occurs alongside general visa availability delays for the 'Rest of World' category.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 63

I-140 Rank #16 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 3

Success Rate 100%

Country Share 0.1%

Approved / Sustained 3

Denied / Dismissed 0

Top Industry Healthcare

Top Job Title Epidemiologist

Recent Decisions

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Healthcare · Kenya

WeGreened approved

Missouri 398 days 2026-01-17

The petitioner proposes to design interventions and programs that leverage health communication strategies to promote mental health resilience among youth in the United States. The work focuses on reducing health stigma among marginalized populations and enhancing mental well-being and inclusivity through communication-driven prevention resources.

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Psychiatrist

Healthcare · Kenya

WeGreened approved

368 days 2025-03-06

The petitioner proposes to develop evidence-based frameworks, strategies, and policies to address mental health challenges more effectively. Her work focuses on improving patient outcomes in marginalized and at-risk communities, specifically targeting individuals with substance use disorders and migrant populations.

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Epidemiologist

Healthcare · Kenya

WeGreened approved

Georgia 4 days 2023-09-18

The petitioner proposes to continue his research on developing more effective approaches for limiting the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases to minimize their spread. His work focuses on addressing the risk of infectious diseases resurfacing in under-vaccinated populations within the United States.

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