42 I-140 Approvals on March 4, 2026
2026-03-05, BY wegreened
The following success stories highlight 42 I-140 petition approvals issued on March 4, 2026. Client names have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, role information, credentials, letters submitted, service center, and processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (3)
#1: EB-1A in Dementia
Born in Indonesia and currently residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and will continue in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Dementia.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 57 publications and 1,815 citations at the time of filing.
The case included 8 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter and was adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence-Driven Music Generation
The applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a Research Scientist in industry and will remain in the same position. The petition was approved under EB-1A for Artificial Intelligence-Driven Music Generation.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 633 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing.
#3: EB-1A in Computer Science
Born in India and currently residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and will transition to a Computer Scientist position. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 35 publications and 996 citations at filing.
The case included 4 recommendation letters and was adjudicated at the TSC through a premium processing upgrade.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#4: EB-1B in Electrical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Applications Engineer in industry and will continue in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 192 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC, and approved via a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (38)
#5: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 437 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing, and approved in 217 days.
#6: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, was a Ph.D. student and proposed to transition to a Postdoctoral Researcher role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds an M.Sc. and had 4 publications and 33 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC, and approved via a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Virology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Scientist and will remain in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Virology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 876 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing, and approved in 741 days.
#8: NIW in Food Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 502 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing, and approved in 597 days.
#9: NIW in Chemical Engineering
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and will remain in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 264 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC without premium processing, and approved in 753 days.
#10: NIW in Petroleum Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Petroleum Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 266 citations at filing.
The case included 3 testimonial letters, was adjudicated at the TSC, and approved via a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Medicine
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 10 publications and 226 citations at filing.
Without supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the TSC and approved via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a Research Associate and will remain in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 889 citations at filing.
The case included no recommendation or testimonial letters and was adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Mathematical Optimization
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and AI & System Co-design, with the proposed role matching the current position. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical Optimization.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 155 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a Research Scientist IV in industry and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 363 citations at filing.
The case included no supporting letters and was adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Life Sciences and Engineering
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and will remain in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Life Sciences and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 207 citations at filing.
Without supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Astrophysics
Born in Russia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Astrophysics.
The applicant holds an M.S. and had 10 publications and 167 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Structural Biology
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, serves as a Staff Scientist and Cryo EM Acquisition Lead, with the proposed role matching current employment. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 587 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.
#18: NIW in Biotechnology
The client, born in China and residing in the United States, was a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposed to transition to a Biomedical Engineer role in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 419 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Biochemistry
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and will continue in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 736 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Immunology
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant was a Ph.D. student and proposed to work as a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds an M.S. and had 4 publications and 30 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
#21: NIW in Experimental Psychology
The client was born in China and resides in the United States. This applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and will remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Experimental Psychology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 46 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Human Computer Interaction
This applicant, born in India and residing in the United States, works as an Associate Principal Researcher in industry and will continue in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Human Computer Interaction.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 580 citations at filing.
With no recommendation or testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#23: NIW in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and will remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular and Cellular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 82 citations at filing.
With no supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#24: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
The client was born in Taiwan and resides in the United States. This applicant works as a Physician Resident and will continue in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 31 publications and 45 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC, and approved via a premium processing upgrade.
#25: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and will remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 76 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Chemical Biology
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, was a Postdoctoral Scientist and proposed to transition to an Assistant Professor role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 532 citations at filing.
The case was adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing with no supporting letters
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#27: NIW in Management Sciences
Born in Pakistan and residing in China, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to continue the endeavor in the same general direction. The NIW petition was approved in Management Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 1,838 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing, and approved in 755 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#28: NIW in Health Behavior
The client was born in South Korea and resides in the United States. This applicant was a Ph.D. student and proposed to transition to a Postdoctoral Fellow role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Behavior.
The applicant holds an MPH and had 16 publications and 993 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
#29: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant was a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposed to move into an Assistant Professor role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 62 citations at filing.
Without supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#30: NIW in Materials Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Metrology Engineer in industry and will remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 142 citations at filing.
With no supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#31: NIW in Robotics
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant was a Ph.D. candidate and proposed to work as a Research Scientist in Autonomous Robotics in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds an M.Eng. and had 4 publications and 63 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC via a premium processing upgrade.
#32: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
This applicant, born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, was a Ph.D. candidate and proposed to continue as a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds an M.S. and had 6 publications and 12 citations at filing.
With no supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#33: NIW in Cancer Immunotherapy
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and will remain in the same position. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Immunotherapy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 1,120 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
#34: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 333 citations at filing.
With no recommendation or testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#35: NIW in Statistical Modeling and Data Science
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a Staff Associate II and will remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Statistical Modeling and Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 153 citations at filing.
The case was adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing without any supporting letters
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#36: NIW in Semiconductors and Microelectronics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant was a Ph.D. student and proposed to work as a Process Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Semiconductors and Microelectronics.
The applicant holds an M.S. and had 5 publications and 33 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
#37: NIW in Biostatistics
The client, born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, works as a Senior Biostatistician II in industry and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 39 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the TSC through a premium processing upgrade.
#38: NIW in Robotics
The client was born in China and resides in the United States. This applicant was a Ph.D. student and proposed to work as a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant did not claim an advanced degree and qualified under an exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 10 publications and 700 citations.
Without supporting letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without supporting letters.
#39: NIW in Cancer Biology
Born in Russia and residing in the United Kingdom, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist and proposed to transition to a Postdoctoral Researcher role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 334 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#40: NIW in Chemistry
The client, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a Senior Research Associate in industry and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 51 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC without premium processing, and approved in 868 days.
#41: NIW in Physiology
This applicant, born in Ukraine and residing in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and will remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 124 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, adjudicated at the NSC through a premium processing upgrade.
#42: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Teaching Professor and will continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 204 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, adjudicated at the NSC via a premium processing upgrade.
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