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USCIS Releases Approval and Denial Statistics for EB-1A and EB-1B from FY 2005 to 2010
On April 12, 2011, USCIS released approval and denial statistics for EB-1A and EB-1B petitions from FY 2005 to 2010.
Table A provides data on the approval and denial for the E-11 classification (Alien of Extraordinary Ability) of the Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.
Table A: I-140 EB-1A Approval/Denial by Fiscal Year 2005 to 2010
| Fiscal Year | Approvals | Denials | Approval Rate | Denial Rate |
| 2005 | 791 | 647 | 55% | 45% |
| 2006 | 1,646 | 1,032 | 61% | 39% |
| 2007 | 2,236 | 2,313 | 49% | 51% |
| 2008 | 2,329 | 2,667 | 47% | 53% |
| 2009 | 4,337 | 3,053 | 59% | 41% |
| 2010 | 3,200 | 1,998 | 62% | 38% |
Table B provides data on the approval and denial for the E-12 classification (Outstanding Professor or Researcher) of the Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.
Table B: I-140 EB-1B Approval/Denial by Fiscal Year 2005 to 2010
| Fiscal Year | Approvals | Denials | Approval Rate | Denial Rate |
| 2005 | 5,042 | 340 | 94% | 6% |
| 2006 | 2,991 | 146 | 95% | 5% |
| 2007 | 2,459 | 283 | 90% | 10% |
| 2008 | 2,148 | 172 | 93% | 7% |
| 2009 | 3,893 | 300 | 93% | 7% |
| 2010 | 3,140 | 306 | 91% | 9% |
By comparing Table A with Table B, we can learn that the approval rate of EB-1B is much larger than that of EB-1A. Therefore, if you can get the sponsorship from your employer to file EB-B, you will have a better chance to get it approved.
From January to December 2010, our firm received 166 EB-1 case approvals and 223 NIW case approvals. We also received more than 40 EB-1 case approvals in the first quarter of this year. We will post the summary article for those EB-1 approvals. You are welcome to visit our website later.
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(04/13/2011)