USCIS has reported a significant increase in denial rates for specialized visas in fiscal year 2025. The legal team at VisaNation has observed that the denial rate for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) has reached 44.83%, with an alarming 64.3% in the fourth quarter. Similarly, the EB-1A visa denial rate stands at 33.09%, up from 46.6% in the same quarter.
Key Details:
- EB-2 NIW denial rate: 44.83% (64.3% in Q4)
- EB-1A denial rate: 33.09% (46.6% in Q4)
- O-1 visa denial rate: 6.1%
- Standard EB-2 visa denial rate: 2.09%
These trends indicate a tightening of scrutiny on specialized visa applications, which may impact prospective immigrants seeking these routes. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @VisaNation