EB-2 (NIW) Visa Cases: portugal

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

6 I-140 petitions 2 approved #93 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

portugal I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

6

0.0% of all

I-140 Approvals

2

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#93

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
Portugal (current)62
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 4 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving portugal nationals. Of these, 75% were approved or sustained, 1 denied. These cases span 3 industries and 3 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

Healthcare 2
Artificial Intelligence 1
Education 1

Top Job Titles

Research Fellow 2
Machine Learning Engineer 1
Teacher 1

Policy Updates

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Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Update: EB-2 (2026-03)

The Department of State updated EB-2 Final Action Dates in the 2026-03 Visa Bulletin: - India: moved from 2013-07-15 to 2013-09-15 - Philippines: moved from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 - Mexico: moved from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 - Rest of World: moved from 2024-04-01 to 2024-10-15 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

The policy directs DHS to maximize its use of criminal history record information (CHRI) for screening and vetting missions. This includes reciprocal data sharing with foreign governments, which will likely be utilized during the adjudication of EB-2 visas and National Interest Waivers.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

The fee for Form I-907 is being adjusted upwards, impacting EB-2 petitioners who utilize expedited processing. This change is part of a broader USCIS effort to adjust fees for inflation and maintain service levels.

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

The investigation focuses on identifying fraudulent activities within USCIS filings in the Minnesota region. EB-2 applicants may experience heightened vetting procedures, including more frequent Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and audits of employer credentials. This initiative is part of a broader DHS effort to ensure the integrity of employment-based immigration programs.

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Jan 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Update: EB-2 (2026-01)

The Department of State updated EB-2 Final Action Dates in the 2026-01 Visa Bulletin: - India: moved from 2013-05-15 to 2013-07-15 - China: moved from 2021-06-01 to 2021-09-01 - Philippines: moved from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 - Mexico: moved from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 - Rest of World: moved from 2024-02-01 to 2024-04-01 This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 6
I-140 Rank #93 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 4
Success Rate 75%
Country Share 0.1%
Approved / Sustained 3
Denied / Dismissed 1
Top Industry Healthcare
Top Job Title Research Fellow

Recent Decisions

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Machine Learning Engineer

Artificial Intelligence · Portugal

WeGreened approved
258 days 2025-07-18
The petitioner proposes to investigate and integrate the mind-brain tandem to enhance the robustness, generalization, and learning abilities of intelligent AI models. This work focuses on designing advanced AI systems with specific applications in autonomous vehicle decision-making and cybersecurity threat detection.
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Teacher

Education · Portugal

USCIS rfe dismissed
NJ 2024-07-19
The petitioner proposes to work as a preschool and drama teacher at a daycare center in New Jersey. The work involves early childhood education and sociocultural moderation through theater and pedagogical skills. The goal is to provide instruction and development for young children using drama and education methodologies.

Research Fellow

Healthcare · Portugal

WeGreened approved
Massachusetts 21 days 2023-03-02
The petitioner proposes to optimize state-of-the-art imaging techniques to perform imaging-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This work focuses on providing accurate diagnoses for patients with lung and other thoracic malignancies using advanced clinical imaging methods.
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Research Fellow

Healthcare · Portugal

WeGreened approved
Massachusetts 66 days 2022-04-23
The petitioner proposes to continue her development of novel machine learning modeling approaches for increased accuracy of risk predictions in neurological diseases. Her work focuses on utilizing cluster-based algorithm data and natural language processing to improve patient discharge classification and hospital flow efficiency.
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