EB-2 (NIW) for Mexican Nationals

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

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

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Mexico I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

296

1.1% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

by I-140 receipts

EB-1 Backlog

EB-2 Backlog

862

EB-3 Backlog

5,905

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
Mexico (current)	296	33

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 21 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Mexico nationals. Of these, 76% were approved or sustained, 5 denied. 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

Research and Development 9

Engineering 2

Biotechnology 2

Healthcare 2

Petroleum 1

Aerospace 1

Tourism 1

Agriculture 1

Food and Beverage 1

Materials Science 1

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 6

Research Assistant 5

Consultant 1

Engineer 1

General Manager 1

Pilot 1

Research Scientist 1

Assistant Professor 1

Scientist 1

Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Mexico (2026-03)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Mexico 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 warning Executive Order

Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats

Given the executive order's emphasis on border security and interdicting criminal actors, Mexican EB-2 applicants may face more intensive screening. The integration of DOJ records will be used to identify any cross-border criminal history that could impact admissibility.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Mexican nationals frequently utilize the EB-2 category for high-skilled migration. The fee increase adds to the total cost of immigration for applicants who are already dealing with recent retrogression in the worldwide EB-2 pool.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo

DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

The landmark investigation signals a shift toward stricter enforcement in the EB-2 category, affecting Mexican nationals through increased processing times. Applicants may need to provide more extensive documentation to prove the legitimacy of their professional roles and employer sponsorships.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Mexico (2026-01)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Mexico 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 296

I-140 Rank #7 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 21

Success Rate 76%

Country Share 0.6%

Approved / Sustained 16

Denied / Dismissed 5

Top Industry Research and Development

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Scientist

Research and Development · Mexico

WeGreened approved

Washington 25 days 2025-05-23

The petitioner proposes to design advanced optical and photonics devices through high-level optical modeling and experimentation. Her work focuses on improving image fidelity in virtual interfaces, enhancing infrared sensor precision, and enabling next-generation light-based medical and industrial technologies. These innovations are intended to support advancements in immersive technologies, space science, and automated logistics.

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Clinical Research Coordinator

Healthcare · Mexico

WeGreened rfe approved

Texas 53 days 2025-04-11

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in internal medicine, specifically focusing on the development of criteria for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, investigating novel trends in hepatic disease, using Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for cardiac diagnosis, and examining mental health and genetic factors in chronic illness.

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Pilot

Aerospace · Mexico

USCIS dismissed

2024-08-14

The Petitioner intends to continue to work as a commercial airline pilot in the United States and also plans to work as a flight instructor for an aviation training center. The endeavor aims to address the demand for pilots and provide high-quality training to future pilots.

Others

Agriculture · Mexico

USCIS rfe dismissed

2024-06-21

The petitioner proposes to strengthen soft skills and social capital based on biblical values through training workshops. The endeavor targets Latin immigrants in Christian churches and aims to reach 70,000 individuals to improve their ethical approach and well-being.

Engineer

Petroleum · Mexico

USCIS rfe dismissed

2024-06-11

The petitioner proposes to redesign wastewater collection wells used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to prevent aquifer contamination by moving injection positions away from producing formations. He also intends to work as a design specialist or create a company to implement advanced drilling and production techniques that minimize waste and improve economic returns.