14 I-140 Approvals on July 16, 2026
The following success stories highlight 14 I-140 petition approvals on July 16, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 13 NIW cases. 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence in Applied Sciences
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence in Applied Sciences.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 26 publications and 3,266 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 8 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (13)
#2: NIW in Energy Storage Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Battery Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Energy Storage Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 1,705 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.
#3: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Hong Kong-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 122 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.
#4: NIW in Applied Physics
Born in the United Kingdom and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Instrumentation Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Physics.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 143 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Chinese-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 Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 109 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 Computational Cancer Research
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Scientist, Computational Oncology in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 112 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 upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Analytical Biochemistry
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Analytical Chemist II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 68 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.
#8: NIW in Advanced Engineering Materials
Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in industry and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Engineering Materials.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 43 publications and 2,212 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 903 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#9: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 17 publications and 602 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Diagnostic Radiology
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Breast Imaging Fellow and proposes to become an Emergency and Trauma Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Diagnostic Radiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 25 publications and 77 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#11: NIW in Geochemistry
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 178 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.
#12: NIW in Researcher in Graphene Materials Design for Sustainable Energy
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Researcher in Graphene Materials Design for Sustainable Energy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 444 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.
#13: NIW in Bioengineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 187 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 714 days.
#14: NIW in Cybersecurity
Born in Vietnam and residing in Australia, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Cybersecurity.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 341 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
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