14 I-140 Approvals on November 5, 2026
The following success stories highlight 14 I-140 petition approvals reported on November 5, 2026, including 1 EB-1A approval and 13 NIW approvals. 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 Robotics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Roboticist. The EB-1A petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 1,133 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 without premium processing and was approved in 915 days.
NIW Approvals (13)
#2: NIW in Conversational Artificial Intelligence
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Conversational Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 157 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#3: NIW in Construction Science and Engineering
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Engineer (Civil, Structural, Architectural) in industry and proposes to become an Assistant Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Construction Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 32 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#4: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering (Physical Metallurgy of Magnetic Materials)
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoc Research Associate in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering (Physical Metallurgy of Magnetic Materials)
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 31 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 21 publications and 172 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.
#6: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 24 publications and 300 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.
#7: NIW in Electrical Engineering
An Indian-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 Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 689 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Artificial Intelligence-Driven Biomedical Informatics
Born in Bangladesh and residing in Japan, this applicant is currently a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence-Driven Biomedical Informatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 154 publications and 3,636 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#9: NIW in Public Health
A Libyan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior House Officer and proposes to become a Substance Use Epidemiologist. The NIW petition was approved in Public Health.
The applicant holds an MBBCh degree and had 6 publications and 340 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 in a non-STEM field.
#10: NIW in Perioperative Medicine
Born in Germany and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Anesthesiology Resident in industry and proposes to become a Resident in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Perioperative Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 39 publications and 579 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 in a non-STEM field.
#11: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become a Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 94 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.
#12: NIW in Clinical and Translational Medical Research
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an RTP-Research Fellow-LS-PC and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical and Translational Medical Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 12 publications and 21 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#13: NIW in Materials Engineering
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 61 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
#14: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Engineer I, Civil in industry and proposes to become a River Systems Water Modeler in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 236 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.
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