13 I-140 Approvals on September 28, 2026
The following success stories highlight 13 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on September 28, 2026. 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.
NIW Approvals (13)
#1: NIW in Computer Systems
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Developer Technology Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 193 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.
#2: NIW in Clinical Neuromodulation
A Japanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Neuromodulation.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 52 publications and 2,518 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#3: NIW in Sustainable Architecture
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Associate) and proposes to become a Researcher in Sustainable Architecture. The NIW petition was approved in Sustainable Architecture.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 20 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 Cancer Neuroscience
An Italian-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 Cancer Neuroscience.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 4 publications and 43 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh 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 Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree at the time of filing and qualified through both the exceptional ability pathway and the bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience pathway. The applicant had 8 publications and 538 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved through both the exceptional ability pathway and bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience pathway.
#6: NIW in Thermal-fluid Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Thermal-fluid Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 78 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 Mechanical Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 43 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Consumer Behavior
A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Consumer Behavior.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 7 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#9: NIW in Medical Physics
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Medical Physicist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 60 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.
#10: NIW in Autonomous Systems Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Autonomy Engineer III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Autonomous Systems Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 56 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#11: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in Australia, this applicant works as a Senior Researcher and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 234 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 701 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#12: NIW in Machine Learning Systems Optimization
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Member of Technical Staff (LLM Performance and Optimization) in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning Systems Optimization.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 180 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.
#13: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Brazil 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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 432 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
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