Latest Data: FY2026 Q3
I-140 Statistics
Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Pending Backlog
203,204
Quarterly Receipts
62,932
Completions
45,044
Approval Rate
84.3%
Approved Cases
37,975
Denied Cases
7,069
Median Processing
3.9 months
Form Subtype Breakdown
| Subtype / Category | Receipts | Approved | Denied | Pending | Median (Mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers | 62,932 | 37,975 | 7,069 | 203,204 | 3.9 |
Historical Volume Trend
Receipts vs Completions
Receipts
Completions
Data Source & Methodology
The statistics above are derived directly from the official USCIS "All USCIS Application and Petition Form Types" quarterly reports. These figures represent national, service-wide aggregates across all USCIS service centers and field offices. Receipts indicate new applications filed during the quarter. Completions include approvals, denials, and rejections. Pending is the total backlog at the end of the quarter.
Original Source: USCIS Immigration and Citizenship Data (Quarterly Open Data)
Last updated: 10/23/2026