EB-3 for Nigerian Nationals

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

364 I-140 petitions 399 approved #10 by volume
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USCIS I-140 Data

Nigeria I-140 Petition Statistics

USCIS EB-3 petition data for Nigeria nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).

I-140 Receipts

364

0.8% of all

I-140 Approvals

399

of 39,757 total

Volume Rank

#10

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 2023

ROW Final Action

Oct 2023

Source: DOS Visa Bulletin (2026-03)

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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 23,29819,891
India 3,5023,615
Vietnam 3,4131,717
Nigeria (current)364399
Case Data Insights

We analyzed 1 publicly available EB-3 petition decision involving Nigeria nationals. Of these, 0% was approved or sustained, 1 denied. These cases span 1 industry and 1 job title. 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

0122024-04
Approved
Remanded
Denied

Top Industries

Healthcare 1

Top Job Titles

Registered Nurse 1

Policy Updates

Nigeria View all
Mar 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2026-03)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-06-01 to 2023-10-01 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

Nigerian EB-3 applicants will face the new standardized criminal history checks. The focus on 'criminal actors' in the order suggests a more robust review of any prior US visa violations or legal encounters.

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Feb 2026 info Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Rest of World (2026-02)

The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Rest of World chargeability from 2023-04-22 to 2023-06-01 in the 2026-02 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.

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

Increased oversight following the USCIS investigation will likely result in more thorough background checks and verification of educational credentials for Nigerian applicants. This adds a layer of complexity to the already rigorous EB-3 application process.

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Jan 2026 info USCIS Alert
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees

Nigeria is subject to the 'Rest of World' visa availability. The fee increase adds to the overall expense of the immigration process without the added pressure of severe retrogression.

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At a Glance

USCIS Official Data

I-140 Receipts 364
I-140 Rank #10 of 191

Scraped Case Data

Decisions 1
Success Rate 0%
Country Share 0.9%
Approved / Sustained 0
Denied / Dismissed 1
Top Industry Healthcare
Top Job Title Registered Nurse

Recent Decisions

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Registered Nurse

Healthcare · Nigeria

USCIS dismissed
Kansas 2024-04-30
The Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary met the minimum job requirements of one year of experience as stated on the Schedule A labor certification. The AAO determined that experience gained during an educational program (externship) does not count as separate professional experience and the time spent with the Petitioner was insufficient to meet the one-year threshold by the filing date.