EB-2 (NIW) for Russian Nationals

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

98 I-140 petitions 21 approved #20 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Russia I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

98

0.4% of all

I-140 Approvals

21

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#20

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
Russia (current)9821
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 26 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Russia nationals. Of these, 46% were approved or sustained, 14 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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Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Biotechnology 6
Logistics 2
Consulting 2
Engineering 2
Research and Development 2
Information Technology 2
Materials Science 1
Non-Profit 1
Petroleum 1
Art and Design 1

Top Job Titles

Scientist 2
Entrepreneur 2
Chemical Engineer 1
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 1
Civil Engineer 1
Editor 1
Industrial Engineer 1
Interior Designer 1
Postdoctoral Researcher 1
Quality Assurance Analyst 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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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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Dec 2025 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Rest of World (2025-12)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-12-01 to 2024-02-01 in the 2025-12 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Oct 2025 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-2 Rest of World (2025-10)

The Department of State advanced the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-09-01 to 2023-12-01 in the 2025-10 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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Aug 2025 warning Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Retrogression: EB-2 Rest of World (2025-08)

The Department of State retrogressed the EB-2 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-10-15 to 2023-09-01 in the 2025-08 bulletin. Some applicants who were previously eligible may need to wait longer.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 98
I-140 Rank #20 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 26
Success Rate 46%
Country Share 0.7%
Approved / Sustained 12
Denied / Dismissed 14
Top Industry Biotechnology
Top Job Title Scientist

Recent Decisions

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Research Scientist

Biotechnology · Russia

WeGreened approved
California 669 days 2025-12-04
The petitioner proposes to study how changes in RNA splicing facilitate the growth, spread, and recurrence of glioblastoma brain tumors. He aims to develop small drug-like molecules designed to block these harmful RNA changes to improve treatment efficacy for patients. This work focuses on creating practical therapeutic tools to combat aggressive brain cancers.
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Scientist

Biotechnology · Russia

WeGreened approved
Missouri 564 days 2025-10-28
The petitioner proposes to discover the underlying mechanisms driving inflammatory processes linked to diseases and aging by analyzing complex immunological multi-omics data. This work focuses on identifying novel therapeutic targets to advance cancer immunotherapy and treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Software Engineer

Information Technology · Russia

WeGreened rfe approved
638 days 2025-10-07
The petitioner proposes to safeguard U.S. information systems against current cyberthreats and future quantum-based attacks. His work focuses on post-quantum cryptography, quantum-secure communication, and advanced sensing technologies to develop future-proof security systems.
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Assistant Professor

Research and Development · Russia

WeGreened approved
California 194 days 2025-04-07
The petitioner proposes to continue research in biological sciences focusing on the mechanisms of epithelial ion transport regulation. This work explores how these mechanisms are utilized by economically significant animals to understand vectors of infectious diseases, agricultural pests, and species critical for aquaculture. The research aims to improve disease management, agricultural productivity, and biosecurity through cutting-edge biological methodologies.
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Others

Biotechnology · Russia

WeGreened rfe approved
California 157 days 2025-03-28
The petitioner proposes to identify the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways that modulate cellular metabolism in cancer models. This research focuses on discovering and developing effective therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases and cancer to reduce the burden on the U.S. healthcare system.
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