11 I-140 Approvals on November 12, 2026
The following success stories highlight 11 I-140 petition approvals reported on November 12, 2026, including 1 EB-1A approval and 10 NIW approvals. 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 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a bachelor's degree and had 8 publications and 817 citations at the time of 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.
NIW Approvals (10)
#2: NIW in Mental Health
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mental Health.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 11 publications and 248 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#3: NIW in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 71 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 upfront premium processing.
#4: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Iran 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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 24 publications and 812 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Geotechnical Engineering
An Ecuadorian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Geotechnical Project Manager and Innovation Lead in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geotechnical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Structural Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 16 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 upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Biomaterials and Soft Matter Engineering
A Panamanian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomaterials and Soft Matter Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 publications and 26 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 111 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#9: NIW in Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in Taiwan works as a Professor and proposes to become a Research Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 80 publications and 636 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#10: NIW in Mycology
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Investigator and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mycology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 1,023 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Urologic Oncology
An Italian-born applicant residing in Italy works as a Urology Residency and proposes to become a Clinical Fellow in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Urologic Oncology.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 244 publications and 176 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
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