USCIS has just released the first quarter data for the fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 to December 2025). Below are some of the key highlights for the O-1, EB-1A, and EB-2 NIW categories.
For Q1 only, the new FY 2026 approval rate data shows:
- The O-1’s approval rate dropped to 91.0%
- The EB-1A approval rate dropped to 47.5%
- The EB-2 NIW approval rate increased to 42.6%
If you have questions about this data, and how it may impact your case, request a consultation with an experienced Manifest Law immigration attorney today.
Approval rates, in context
| Q1 FY 2026 | Q4 FY 2025 | Full FY 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | 91.0% | 92.7% | 93.9% |
| EB-1A | 47.5% | 53.4% | 66.9% |
| EB-2 NIW | 42.6% | 35.7% | 55.2% |
To view all of USCIS’s latest statistics, check out their Immigration and Citizenship Data page.
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Caryl Espinoza Jaen is a Nicaraguan-born staff writer for Manifest Law. As a writer, he strives to cover complex topics like immigration policy with clarity, accuracy, and precision.
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