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EB-2 (NIW) for Nigerian Nationals

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

655 I-140 petitions 157 approved #10 by volume
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Nigeria I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

655

2.3% of all

I-140 Approvals

157

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#10

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
Nigeria (current)655157
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 61 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Nigeria nationals. Of these, 79% were approved or sustained, 12 denied, and 1 remanded for further review. 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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Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Biotechnology 12
Healthcare 8
Social Sciences 6
Engineering 5
Agriculture 4
Education 4
Research and Development 4
Chemicals 3
Information Technology 3
Materials Science 3

Top Job Titles

Research Assistant 10
Postdoctoral Researcher 9
Professor 6
Lecturer 5
Research Scientist 4
Teacher 2
Research Fellow 2
Assistant Professor 2
Scientist 2
Data Scientist 2

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

Nigerian EB-2 applicants will undergo more rigorous background checks as DHS accesses CHRI from the DOJ. This is part of a broader effort to standardize vetting across all immigrant categories to identify potential public safety threats.

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

The DHS investigation will likely result in a more stringent review process for Nigerian professionals seeking EB-2 status. This heightened vetting environment could lead to longer wait times for visa issuance and a higher burden of proof for applicants.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Nigeria is a top sender of EB-2 NIW applicants from Africa. The fee hike increases the financial hurdle for these individuals, many of whom rely on premium processing to secure employment authorization more quickly.

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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 655
I-140 Rank #10 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 61
Success Rate 79%
Country Share 2%
Approved / Sustained 48
Denied / Dismissed 12
Top Industry Biotechnology
Top Job Title Research Assistant

Recent Decisions

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Lecturer

Education · Nigeria

WeGreened approved
150 days 2025-12-29
The petitioner proposes to advance sustainability accounting frameworks that assist governments and private-sector entities in measuring and managing environmental impacts. The work focuses on practical accounting and governance strategies for challenges such as carbon emissions, solid waste management, and circular economy implementation. The goal is to support evidence-based decision-making and improve institutional tracking of climate-related risks.
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Research Assistant

Biotechnology · Nigeria

WeGreened approved
Illinois 347 days 2025-10-31
The petitioner proposes to continue her research into developing novel treatment strategies for glioblastoma in older adults with diabetes. Her work focuses on the insulin pathway and drug interactions to identify therapeutic targets and improve survival outcomes for patients with aggressive brain cancer. She utilizes an interdisciplinary approach integrating molecular biology, biochemistry, and pathology.
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Professor

Social Sciences · Nigeria

WeGreened approved
621 days 2025-10-09
The petitioner proposes to continue research on the impacts of foreign trade and investment openness on domestic economies. This work aims to deepen the understanding of international economic systems and promote the development of fair and sustainable global markets. The research provides findings that inform government policy decisions regarding economic development and international trade.
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Lecturer

Construction · Nigeria

WeGreened approved
611 days 2025-09-24
The petitioner proposes to advance sustainable construction and climate adaptation research by developing innovative geospatial tools and cost-benefit frameworks for flood management. This work focuses on building infrastructure resilience and creating sustainable drainage solutions to protect vulnerable communities from climate-related threats.
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Professor

Healthcare · Nigeria

WeGreened rfe approved
398 days 2025-06-12
The petitioner proposes to continue his work in clinical research and teaching, specifically focusing on harnessing next-generation sequencing and molecular tumor profiling to improve early cancer detection. His work aims to develop targeted therapies for populations historically underrepresented in precision medicine, such as those of African descent.
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