The Declining Approval Rate Crisis

EB-1A and EB2-NIW I-140 Petitions Analysis

Dec 09, 2025

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Executive Summary

USCIS I-140 approval rates for employment-based immigration petitions have experienced significant declines from Q1 2024 through Q3 2025. This analysis reveals troubling trends that directly impact highly skilled professionals, employers, and the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem.

Key Findings

• EB-1A approval rates declined from 73.29% (…

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