13 I-140 Approvals on September 18, 2026
The following success stories highlight 13 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 18, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 12 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 Human Immunology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Human Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 6,131 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.
NIW Approvals (12)
#2: NIW in Plant Physiology and Horticulture
A Nicaraguan-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Physiology and Horticulture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 380 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Neural Disease
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Research/Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Neuroscience Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Neural Disease.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 515 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 693 days.
#4: NIW in Industrial Engineering
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoc Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 131 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 Electrical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 37 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.
#6: NIW in Crop Science
A Filipino-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 Crop Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 49 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 770 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#7: NIW in Network Cell and Molecular Biology
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 Network Cell and Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 412 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.
#8: NIW in Medicine
A Syrian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Neurology Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 22 publications and 81 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.
#9: NIW in Earth Science
Born in China 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 Earth Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 715 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 Building Energy Modeling
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Engineer - Energy Modeling in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Building Energy Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 319 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Climate-Smart Agriculture
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Environmental Modeling Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Climate-Smart Agriculture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 49 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.
#12: NIW in Material Chemistry
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Material Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 32 publications and 1,064 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.
#13: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral 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 15 publications and 420 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.
The key to our success is the way in which we present supporting evidence and provide the highest quality petition letters. With over 64,000 I-140 EB-1 ( EB-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability; EB-1B Outstanding Researcher or Professor), EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) and O-1 approvals, our firm has acquired substantial information about USCIS decisions, which gives us significant advantage over firms that only handle a small number of cases.
Based on our close track of USCIS internal memoranda, AAO decisions, and judicial review decisions, we have unique insight into the USCIS adjudication trends. Not only do we apply this insight into our approaches to our clients' cases, but we also carefully review all RFEs (Requests for Evidence), NOIDs (Notices of Intent to Deny), approvals, and denials issued on our cases so that we can further increase our understanding of USCIS strategies and decision-making processes. With the insight, we are able to advise our clients on the best ways to proceed with their petitions.
While other petitioners and attorneys may still use templates to draft recommendation letters or petition letters, our clients' recommendation letters and petition letters are tailored to their individual credentials to best persuade a USCIS officer that our clients meet the requirements of the category they are applying under and therefore their petitions deserve to be approved. To provide the best EB-1 and EB-2 NIW services, our law firm only selects attorneys who have received their professional Juris Doctor degrees from the top law schools in the U.S. and who have garnered rigorous analytical skills through years of experience.