USCIS has released updated data on Form I-140 cases for Fiscal Year 2025, Quarter 4, marking the first update since December 2025. The report indicates a mixed outcome regarding case completions and backlogs, with significant increases in certain employment-based categories.
Key Details:
- E-11 (EB-1A) backlog increased by over 3,100 cases, totaling over 16,000 pending cases.
- E-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) backlog grew by approximately 5,600 cases, with over 64,000 cases currently pending.
- Categories such as E-21 (Exceptional Ability/Advance Degree Professionals), E-31 (Skilled Workers), E-32 (Professional Workers), and EW-3 (Unskilled Workers) saw increases in completions and decreases in backlogs.
The ongoing backlog in these categories continues to impact many prospective immigrants seeking employment-based visas. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Jonathan Micale