EB-2 (NIW) for Turkish Nationals

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

165 I-140 petitions 47 approved #21 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Turkey I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

165

0.6% of all

I-140 Approvals

47

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#21

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
Turkey (current)16547
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 43 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Turkey nationals. Of these, 86% were approved or sustained, 5 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

Research and Development 9
Engineering 8
Healthcare 6
Biotechnology 5
Social Sciences 4
Food and Beverage 2
Education 1
Legal Services 1
Logistics 1
Pharmaceuticals 1

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 12
Research Scientist 4
Assistant Professor 4
Research Assistant 2
Director 2
Doctor 1
Economist 1
Engineer 1
Lawyer 1
Mechanical 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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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 165
I-140 Rank #21 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 43
Success Rate 86%
Country Share 1%
Approved / Sustained 37
Denied / Dismissed 5
Top Industry Research and Development
Top Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher

Recent Decisions

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Food and Beverage · Turkey

WeGreened approved
Minnesota 70 days 2026-01-29
The petitioner proposes to investigate structure-function relationships in dairy foods using advanced analytical techniques and predictive models. The work focuses on improving product stability, quality, and shelf life while enhancing processing efficiency in the U.S. dairy industry. The goal is to translate this research into industry-focused solutions that support sustainable growth and supply-chain resilience.
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Research Scientist

Research and Development · Turkey

WeGreened approved
Colorado 545 days 2025-12-04
The petitioner proposes to enhance the sensitivity and functionality of quantum sensing technologies using atomic vapor cell platforms and Rydberg atoms to enable ultra-precise magnetic field measurements for maritime security and national defense.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · Turkey

WeGreened approved
Michigan 568 days 2025-11-19
The petitioner proposes to discover new biomarkers for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory conditions by analyzing molecular irregularities in biological samples. This work involves developing refined methods for identifying disease-associated molecular signatures to enable earlier detection and innovative therapeutic strategies, such as hormone-based and immune-based treatments.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Research and Development · Turkey

WeGreened approved
New Jersey 88 days 2025-09-23
The petitioner proposes to continue his research into brain microvascular mechanisms and the blood-brain barrier to identify how vascular dysfunction contributes to neurological disorders. His work focuses on developing novel therapeutic strategies and targeted drug delivery systems for conditions such as dementia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. The goal is to create precision medicine interventions that overcome current limitations in drug access to the central nervous system.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Biotechnology · Turkey

WeGreened approved
New York 583 days 2025-08-18
The petitioner proposes to develop interdisciplinary methodologies to understand neuroimmune interactions in the gut. This research aims to improve treatment strategies for gastrointestinal and neurological diseases, specifically targeting conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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