12 I-140 Approvals on June 29, 2026
The following success stories highlight 12 I-140 petition approvals on June 29, 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, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Biomedical Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Life Sciences Consulting Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 1,080 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 upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Physics
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist III and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 52 publications and 1,609 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (10)
#3: NIW in Cell Biology
Born in Pakistan 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 Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 330 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.
#4: NIW in Materials Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Battery Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 381 citations at the time of 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.
#5: NIW in Biotechnology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 81 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.
#6: NIW in Health Outcomes Research
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Health Outcomes Research.
The applicant holds a Pharm.D. degree and had 7 publications and 48 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 Neurological Surgery
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurological Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 28 publications and 139 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Cardiothoracic Surgery
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Congenital Cardiac Surgical International Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 140 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Physics
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 1,484 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#10: NIW in Environmental Engineering
A Chinese-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 Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 194 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.
#11: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Iraq 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 Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 213 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#12: NIW in Semiconductor Engineering
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Module Design Engineer ICT3 in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Semiconductor Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 3 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.
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