12 I-140 Approvals on July 29, 2026
The following success stories highlight 12 NIW petition approvals reported on July 29, 2026. Client names and internal identifying details 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, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
NIW Approvals (12)
#1: NIW in Medical Science
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Trainee Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Science.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 17 publications and 56 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#2: NIW in Ecology
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Ecology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 271 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#3: NIW in Mineral Processing
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to work as an Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Mineral Processing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 70 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.
#4: NIW in Organic Chemistry
A Vietnamese-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 Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 36 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 49 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Age-Related Diseases
An Azerbaijani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Age-Related Diseases.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 4 publications and 279 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#7: NIW in Food Science
Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 340 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 919 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#8: NIW in Chemical Reaction Engineering
A Pakistani-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 Chemical Reaction Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 47 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 with a premium processing upgrade.
#9: NIW in Applied Mathematics
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 145 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.
#10: NIW in Neuroscience
An Israeli-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 209 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 Computer Science
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist II-LT and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 73 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Cancer Immunology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 84 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.
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