11 I-140 Approvals on August 17, 2026
The following success stories highlight 11 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 17, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 10 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Biotechnology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 675 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (10)
#2: NIW in Renewable Energy
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Renewable Energy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 39 citations at the time of 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#3: NIW in Forensic Science
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Forensic Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 122 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 735 days.
#4: NIW in Radiology
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Fellow and proposes to become a Fellow (NST Trainee). The NIW petition was approved in Radiology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 37 publications and 51 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Applied Mathematics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 151 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Nano Drugs in Immunology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Rheumatology Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nano Drugs in Immunology.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 8 publications and 423 citations at the time of 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.
#7: NIW in Computational Modeling
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Simulation Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 160 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Astrophysics
A Hong Kong SAR-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 76 publications and 6,928 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Biomedical Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 94 citations at the time of 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.
#10: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 50 citations at the time of 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.
#11: NIW in Machine Learning
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 7 publications and 43 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
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