EB-2 (NIW) for Filipino Nationals

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

40 I-140 petitions · 6 approved · #6 by volume

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Philippines I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

0.1% of all

I-140 Approvals

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

by I-140 receipts

EB-1 Backlog

EB-2 Backlog

262

EB-3 Backlog

23,555

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)

Country	Receipts	Approvals
Grand Total	13,983	2,968
China	2,330	715
India	1,685	426
Philippines (current)	40	6

Case Data Insights

We analyzed 8 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Philippines nationals. Of these, 75% were approved or sustained, 2 denied. These cases span 6 industries and 5 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

Biotechnology 2

Healthcare 2

Agriculture 1

Chemicals 1

Marketing and Advertising 1

Research and Development 1

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 2

Doctor 1

Lecturer 1

Marketing Manager 1

Research Fellow 1

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

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

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

Filipino EB-2 applicants will be subject to the new mandatory DOJ criminal history record information (CHRI) checks. While not currently facing the same backlog as India or China, the additional vetting step will become a standard part of their petition adjudication.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert

USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

As EB-2 priority dates are no longer current for the rest of the world, Filipino applicants are increasingly using premium processing to ensure timely adjudication before further retrogression occurs. This fee increase raises the barrier for professionals seeking to stabilize their status.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Memo

DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota

While the Philippines generally has shorter wait times than India or China, the investigation's focus on EB-2 fraud will result in slower adjudication for all applicants. Increased scrutiny of employer-employee relationships and job requirements will likely extend the time from filing to approval.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

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

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Philippines 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 40

I-140 Rank #6 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 8

Success Rate 75%

Country Share 0.2%

Approved / Sustained 6

Denied / Dismissed 2

Top Industry Biotechnology

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Agriculture · Philippines

WeGreened approved

Kansas 594 days 2025-08-26

The petitioner proposes to continue developing innovative designs for agricultural machines and equipment to improve grain handling, storage, and processing. This work focuses on preserving grain quality and increasing profitability within the grain industry to support U.S. food security.

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Lecturer

Chemicals · Philippines

WeGreened approved

575 days 2025-08-11

The petitioner proposes to develop novel biomaterials and bioprocessing technologies to make water and wastewater treatment more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. The work focuses on using natural and waste-derived materials, such as seed-based coagulants and agricultural byproducts, to reduce energy consumption and improve environmental outcomes.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · Philippines

WeGreened approved

Massachusetts 147 days 2025-07-24

The petitioner proposes to continue developing statistical frameworks, machine learning models, and bioinformatics pipelines to support large-scale genetic studies. This work focuses on integrating multi-omics data for predictive modeling in agricultural genomics to identify key genetic traits for crop improvement. The intended impact is the creation of climate-resilient staple crops, such as rice, to ensure long-term national and global food security.

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Others

Biotechnology · Philippines

WeGreened rfe approved

California 150 days 2025-05-30

The petitioner proposes to use 3-dimensional brain organoids, which are lab-grown cellular models of the human brain, to investigate neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. Her work focuses on identifying diagnostic biomarkers and discovering novel therapeutic approaches for conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and hypoxic brain injuries.

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Doctor

Healthcare · Philippines

WeGreened rfe approved

Ohio 185 days 2025-04-07

The petitioner proposes to continue research on health literacy and its impact on machine learning (ML) tools in healthcare. His work focuses on identifying gaps in health literacy and ensuring equitable representation in medical equipment to prevent data biases and ensure inclusive ML tools.

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