EB-3 for Filipino Nationals
USCIS I-140 petition data for Philippines nationals (FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025)).
USCIS I-140 Data
Philippines I-140 Petition Statistics
USCIS EB-3 petition data for Philippines nationals. FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025).
I-140 Receipts
3,085
6.6% of all
I-140 Approvals
2,712
of 39,757 total
Volume Rank
#6
by I-140 receipts
EB-1 Backlog
0
EB-2 Backlog
262
EB-3 Backlog
23,555
Source: USCIS I-140 Performance Data, FY2025 Q4 (Jul-Sep 2025). Receipts and approvals for the reporting quarter.
Priority Date Tracker
Final Action Date
Aug 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)
| Country | Receipts | Approvals |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Total | 23,298 | 19,891 |
| India | 3,502 | 3,615 |
| Vietnam | 3,413 | 1,717 |
| Philippines (current) | 3,085 | 2,712 |
| Mexico | 1,712 | 1,253 |
We analyzed 2 publicly available EB-3 petition decisions involving Philippines nationals. Of these, 0% were approved or sustained, 1 denied, and 1 remanded for further review. 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.
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Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Philippines (2026-03)
The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Philippines chargeability from 2023-06-01 to 2023-08-01 in the 2026-03 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.
The Philippines provides a large portion of the EB-3 workforce, particularly in nursing. Standardized CHRI integration may slow down the arrival of these workers if the additional vetting steps at the consular level are not staffed to handle the volume.
Visa Bulletin Advancement: EB-3 Philippines (2026-02)
The Department of State advanced the EB-3 Final Action Date for Philippines chargeability from 2023-04-22 to 2023-06-01 in the 2026-02 bulletin. This may allow additional applicants to proceed with their petitions.
While the backlog is less severe than India or China, the Philippines often experiences EB-3 retrogression. Applicants may feel forced to pay the higher fee to ensure their petition is processed before further movement in the Visa Bulletin.
The Philippines is a primary source for EB-3 workers, particularly in the nursing and healthcare sectors. More rigorous oversight following the fraud probe may slow down the recruitment pipeline and increase the evidentiary burden for U.S. employers sponsoring Filipino professionals.
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