EB-2 (NIW) for Emirati Nationals

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

20 I-140 petitions 4 approved #66 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

United Arab Emirates I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

20

0.1% of all

I-140 Approvals

4

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#66

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
United Arab Emirates (current)204
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 4 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving United Arab Emirates nationals. Of these, 100% were approved or sustained. These cases span 2 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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Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Engineering 3
Healthcare 1

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 2
Research Fellow 1
Research Scientist 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 20
I-140 Rank #66 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 4
Success Rate 100%
Country Share 0.1%
Approved / Sustained 4
Denied / Dismissed 0
Top Industry Engineering
Top Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher

Recent Decisions

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Engineering · United Arab Emirates

WeGreened approved
Ohio 30 days 2025-10-02
The petitioner proposes to advance experimental and computational methods to enhance the efficiency and reduce noise emissions of turbomachinery. This work focuses on optimizing high-speed turbomachinery design to minimize environmental impacts in aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial applications.
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Research Fellow

Healthcare · United Arab Emirates

WeGreened approved
New York 128 days 2025-07-25
The petitioner proposes to investigate patient-centered outcomes to identify barriers to adherence in therapies for chronic gastrointestinal conditions. This work involves assessing therapeutic efficacy and patient response variability in inflammatory bowel disease and motility disorders to develop predictive clinical models for personalized treatment strategies.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Engineering · United Arab Emirates

WeGreened approved
California 60 days 2025-05-19
The petitioner proposes to continue his research in improving the simulation of turbulent fluid flows using a combination of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), machine learning, and experimental modeling. His work focuses on optimizing aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance to improve design reliability and reduce fuel consumption in high-performance vehicles and renewable energy systems. He intends to develop machine learning models for CFD to assist major aerospace firms in optimizing aircraft design processes.
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Research Scientist

Engineering · United Arab Emirates

WeGreened approved
Illinois 7 days 2024-02-29
The petitioner proposes to advance industrial engineering by integrating machine learning, deep learning, and optimization methods to solve complex challenges in logistics and system analysis, with a focus on improving efficiency and sustainability in supply chains and transportation systems like drone delivery.
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