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EB-2 (NIW) for Vietnamese Nationals

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

121 I-140 petitions 36 approved #4 by volume
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Vietnam I-140 Petition Statistics

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

I-140 Receipts

121

0.4% of all

I-140 Approvals

36

of 5,929 total

Volume Rank

#4

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
Vietnam (current)12136
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 46 publicly available EB-2 (NIW) petition decisions involving Vietnam nationals. Of these, 100% were approved or sustained. 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 6
Biotechnology 5
Engineering 5
Healthcare 4
Materials Science 4
Artificial Intelligence 4
Information Technology 3
Pharmaceuticals 2
Software 2
Renewable Energy 2

Top Job Titles

Postdoctoral Researcher 12
Research Scientist 6
Researcher 4
Research Assistant 3
Software Engineer 2
Economist 1
Lecturer 1
Consultant 1
Clinical Researcher 1
Business Manager 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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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

Vietnamese professionals applying for EB-2 visas will face standardized screening against US criminal justice databases. This policy ensures that any US-based criminal history is identified early in the screening and vetting mission.

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Jan 2026 warning USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

With EB-2 dates for Vietnam subject to the 'Rest of World' cutoff, applicants must now pay more to expedite their petitions. This is particularly relevant for those attempting to transition from F-1 OPT status to permanent residency.

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

USCIS is expected to reallocate resources toward fraud detection following the Minnesota investigation, which will slow down standard processing for Vietnamese applicants. This increased oversight may lead to higher rates of petition denials for cases with minor documentation inconsistencies.

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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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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 121
I-140 Rank #4 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 46
Success Rate 100%
Country Share 1%
Approved / Sustained 46
Denied / Dismissed 0
Top Industry Research and Development
Top Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher

Recent Decisions

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Renewable Energy · Vietnam

WeGreened approved
577 days 2026-01-27
The petitioner proposes to develop cost-effective, state-of-the-art material approaches for the charge transport layer in organic electronic devices, specifically organic solar cells. The work focuses on optimizing materials and low-temperature manufacturing processes to increase device efficiency and reduce production complexity. The petitioner intends to pursue research-focused roles at U.S.-based renewable-energy laboratories.
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Business Manager

Materials Science · Vietnam

WeGreened approved
497 days 2026-01-26
The petitioner proposes to manipulate the microstructures of structural materials and optimize manufacturing conditions to strengthen the mechanical, heat-resistant, and erosive performance of castings. This work specifically targets the development of industrial components capable of enduring extreme heat and abrasion in heavy industry settings. Future research plans include improving surface properties through nitriding approaches to enhance infrastructure reliability.
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Others

Information Technology · Vietnam

WeGreened approved
223 days 2026-01-26
The petitioner proposes to develop and optimize AI-empowered systems for voice-based biometric and anti-spoofing applications. The work focuses on enhancing surveillance, security, and personalization through reliable voice authentication and deepfake detection systems. The endeavor aims to address growing risks posed by synthetic speech and spoofing at a national scale.
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Materials Science · Vietnam

WeGreened approved
New Hampshire 234 days 2026-01-07
The petitioner proposes to develop advanced processing techniques for thin-film and nanoscale fabrication to enhance the stability and scalability of flexible and transparent electronics. This research focuses on ensuring that next-generation wearable sensors provide reliable, clinical-grade data for managing chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The work aims to bridge the gap between material durability and clinical accuracy in medical diagnostics.
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Research Assistant

Artificial Intelligence · Vietnam

WeGreened approved
Florida 302 days 2025-12-20
The petitioner proposes to develop and implement advanced cryptographic techniques and innovative machine learning models. This work aims to ensure secure data transmission and analysis across healthcare systems, Internet-of-Things (IoT) networks, and critical digital infrastructure. The endeavor focuses on enhancing cybersecurity within the framework of artificial intelligence applications.
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