11 I-140 Approvals on April 7, 2026

The following success stories highlight 11 I-140 petition approvals on April 7, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 9 NIW cases. Client names have been omitted to protect confidentiality.

Each summary below includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.

#1: EB-1A in Molecular Biology & Genetics

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Molecular Biology & Genetics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 907 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#2: EB-1A in Cancer Biology

This Indian-born Research Scientist II residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cancer Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 730 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#3: NIW in Nanotechnology

A Postdoctoral Researcher from Sri Lanka and based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nanotechnology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 29 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#4: NIW in Visual Computing

Working as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science, this Chinese-born applicant living in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Visual Computing.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 37 citations at filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#5: NIW in Genomic Instability

Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Genomic Instability.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 71 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#6: NIW in Data Science

This Malaysian-born Research Scientist based in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Data Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 605 citations at filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 780 days.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#7: NIW in Robotics

Currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate, this Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Research Scientist, Robotics. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 120 citations at filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#8: NIW in Microelectronic Engineering

A Ph.D. candidate from China currently living in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Microelectronic Engineering.

The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 83 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#9: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine

Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 10 publications and 1,054 citations at filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#10: NIW in Nephrology

A Graduate Medical Education Resident from Turkey and based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nephrology.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 8 publications and 114 citations at filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#11: NIW in Chemical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications at filing. 

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 775 days.

The key to our success is the way in which we present supporting evidence and provide the highest quality petition letters.  With over 64,000 I-140 EB-1 ( EB-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability; EB-1B Outstanding Researcher or Professor), EB-2 NIW ( National Interest Waiver ) and O-1 approvals,  our firm has acquired substantial information about USCIS decisions, which gives us significant advantage over firms that only handle a small number of cases.

Based on our close track of USCIS internal memoranda, AAO decisions, and judicial review decisions, we have unique insight into the USCIS adjudication trends. Not only do we apply this insight into our approaches to our clients' cases, but we also carefully review all RFEs (Requests for Evidence), NOIDs (Notices of Intent to Deny), approvals, and denials issued on our cases so that we can further increase our understanding of USCIS strategies and decision-making processes. With the insight, we are able to advise our clients on the best ways to proceed with their petitions.

While other petitioners and attorneys may still use templates to draft recommendation letters or petition letters, our clients' recommendation letters and petition letters are tailored to their individual credentials to best persuade a USCIS officer that our clients meet the requirements of the category they are applying under and therefore their petitions deserve to be approved. To provide the best EB-1 and EB-2 NIW services, our law firm only selects attorneys who have received their professional Juris Doctor degrees from the top law schools in the U.S. and who have garnered rigorous analytical skills through years of experience.