USCIS has released its FY2025 Q4 data, revealing a significant decline in approval rates for the EB-1A and National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. The EB-1A approval rate has dropped to 53.4%, down from 73.4% in Q1, while the NIW approval rate fell to 35.7%, a decrease from 62.7% in the same period.
Key Details:
- EB-1A approval rate: 53.4% in Q4 FY2025
- Previous EB-1A approval rate: 73.4% in Q1 FY2025
- NIW approval rate: 35.7% in Q4 FY2025
- Previous NIW approval rate: 62.7% in Q1 FY2025
This decline in approval rates may impact many skilled immigrants seeking to secure their green cards through these categories.
Source: @IdentityQuant