12 I-140 Approvals on April 20, 2026
The following success stories highlight 12 I-140 petition approvals on April 20, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 10 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.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Physics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 223 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Materials Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as a Cell Diagnostics Test Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Materials Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 575 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.
NIW Approvals (10)
#3: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 3,090 citations at 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.
#4: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 116 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Animal Reproduction Sciences
A Brazilian-born applicant based in the United States works as an Embryology Research Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Animal Reproduction Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 115 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Plant Pathology
This Nepalese-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Pathology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 66 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Endocrinology Medicine
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Internal Medicine Resident Physician PGY-2 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 7 publications and 18 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Scientific Computing
Born in the Republic of Korea and living in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientific Computing Engineer and proposes to become an R&D Engineering, Staff Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Scientific Computing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 51 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 Space Physics
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 Space Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 100 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Space Physicist
A Bangladeshi-born applicant based in the United States is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Space Physicist.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 22 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. 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.
#11: NIW in Digital Forensics
This Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher in Digital Forensics and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Digital Forensics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 35 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter 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.
#12: NIW in Biomedical Informatics
A Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as a Software Engineer I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Informatics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 106 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
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