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EB-2 (NIW) for Nepali Nationals

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

205 I-140 petitions 45 approved #15 by volume
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Nepal I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

205

0.7% of all

I-140 Approvals

45

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#15

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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EB-2 (incl. NIW)

Sources: I-140/I-485 ranges from USCIS Processing Times, backlog advancement averaged over last 12 DOS Visa Bulletins. Estimates only.

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Country Comparison

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

CountryReceiptsApprovals
Grand Total 13,9832,968
China 2,330715
India 1,685426
Nepal (current)20545
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 85 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Nepal nationals. Of these, 99% were approved or sustained, 1 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

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Denied

Top Industries

Research and Development 22
Biotechnology 19
Engineering 11
Agriculture 10
Materials Science 5
Environmental Services 4
Information Technology 4
Healthcare 2
Food and Beverage 1
Electronics 1

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 21
Research Assistant 8
Scientist 7
Research Scientist 6
Researcher 5
Engineer 4
Assistant Professor 4
Analyst 2
Professor 2
Structural Engineer 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

Nepalese applicants will see the inclusion of DOJ criminal history data in their vetting process. This policy change affects the internal workflow of DHS and the Department of State during visa adjudication.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Nepalese professionals, particularly in the healthcare sector, will be affected by the increased cost of premium processing. This change makes the expedited path to a green card more expensive for a growing applicant pool.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo
DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

The landmark investigation signals a broader crackdown on EB-2 fraud, which will affect Nepalese nationals through increased processing times. Applicants should be prepared for more rigorous scrutiny of their professional credentials and employer sponsorships.

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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 205
I-140 Rank #15 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 85
Success Rate 99%
Country Share 2%
Approved / Sustained 84
Denied / Dismissed 1
Top Industry Research and Development
Top Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher

Recent Decisions

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Research Assistant

Research and Development · Nepal

WeGreened approved
New Hampshire 37 days 2025-12-20
The petitioner proposes to design and implement advanced AI and machine learning technologies to accelerate the development of high-performance materials for clean energy. This work focuses on creating rare-earth-free permanent magnets, high-critical temperature superconductors, and high-efficiency thermoelectric compounds to reduce dependence on fragile raw input sources.
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Others

Biotechnology · Nepal

WeGreened approved
California 62 days 2025-11-18
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced molecular-genetic and biochemical approaches to identify small signaling molecules from plants and microbes. This research aims to regulate plant-environment interactions to improve crop yields, strengthen disease resistance, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Agriculture · Nepal

WeGreened approved
Nevada 60 days 2025-11-14
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced genome-editing and molecular techniques to strengthen disease resistance and improve traits in economically valuable crops. This work focuses on creating next-generation solutions to enhance crop resilience, minimize yield losses, and mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture.
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Professor

Materials Science · Nepal

WeGreened approved
601 days 2025-09-11
The petitioner proposes to continue research on atomically thin transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) materials, specifically focusing on twisting-controlled electronics. This work aims to develop advanced field effect transistors, superconductors, and spintronic devices to enhance semiconductor performance and quantum information technologies.
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Assistant Professor

Research and Development · Nepal

WeGreened rfe approved
New York 624 days 2025-08-28
The petitioner proposes to improve the modeling of infectious diseases using deterministic and stochastic models to predict epidemic trends. This work focuses on evaluating disease control strategies to enhance public health preparedness and resilience against outbreaks.
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