Where can I find EB-2 NIW approval statistics?

The most reliable statistics on the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) come from the official U.S. immigration sources, which periodically publish data on petitions and employment-based categories. These official publications are the best starting point because they are updated regularly and reflect real numbers rather than third-party estimates.

There is, however, an important caveat when interpreting this data. Approval rates vary over time and depend on many factors, and an aggregated number does not predict the outcome of your specific case. The EB-2 NIW is evaluated individually, based on the merit and national importance of your work, so general statistics serve more as context than as a personal projection.

• Prefer official immigration publications as your primary source.
• Be cautious of third-party websites that repackage or distort the numbers.
• Aggregate statistics do not predict individual outcomes.

If you want to go beyond the raw numbers, a specialist can help you interpret the official data and, more importantly, assess your profile in concrete terms — which is usually far more useful than any general average.

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