15 I-140 Approvals on August 13, 2026
The following success stories highlight 15 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 13, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 13 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 (2)
#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 2,929 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Computational Imaging
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Artificial Intelligence Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computational Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 886 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 8 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (13)
#3: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Egypt 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 Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 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 Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#4: NIW in Computer Science
A Turkish-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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 1,312 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.
#5: NIW in Mathematical Physics
Born in Israel and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Mathematics Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 24 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Robotics
A Moroccan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 52 publications and 1,385 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Chemical Biology
Born in China 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 Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 729 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (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 17 publications and 143 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.
#9: NIW in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Chemist I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 112 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Cardiovascular Outcomes Research
A Filipino-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Outcomes Research.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 1,126 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Immunology
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 33 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.
#12: NIW in Mathematics Education
An Iranian-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 Mathematics Education.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 33 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.
#13: NIW in Reproductive Health
Born in Ethiopia and residing in Australia, this applicant proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Reproductive Health.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 2,185 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#14: NIW in Ophthalmic Corneal Disease
A Canadian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Ophthalmic Corneal Disease.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 15 publications and 84 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Geneticist
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scholar and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Geneticist.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 6 publications and 4 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 121 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
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