14 I-140 Approvals on September 8, 2026
The following success stories highlight 14 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on September 8, 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 (14)
#1: NIW in Health Informatics
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate III and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Informatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 293 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.
#2: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Libyan-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Teaching Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 79 publications and 1,425 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.
#3: NIW in Pharmacology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 732 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.
#4: NIW in Molecular Cardiovascular Medicine
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Associate/Scientist) and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 210 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.
#5: NIW in Organic Chemistry
Born in the Republic of Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 60 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Anesthesiology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Anesthesiology Resident and proposes to become a Pain Medicine Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Anesthesiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 138 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Analytical Chemistry
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Analytical / Wet Chemistry Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 232 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.
#8: NIW in Food Science
A Singaporean-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 Food Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 35 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#9: NIW in Robotics
Born in Iran and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 164 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.
#10: NIW in Reaction Engineering
A Singaporean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Specialist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Reaction Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 262 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.
#11: NIW in Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular and Integrative Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 1,062 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.
#12: NIW in Molecular Biology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 504 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Physical Chemistry
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Module Development Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 1,038 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.
#14: NIW in Robotics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 88 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
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