15 I-140 Approvals on October 13, 2026
The following success stories highlight 15 NIW I-140 petition approvals reported on October 13, 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 (15)
#1: NIW in Renal Physiology
Born in France and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow, Renal Physiology - Ion Transport in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Renal Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 85 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.
#2: NIW in Cancer Research
An Ecuadorian-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 Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 359 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.
#3: NIW in Agriculture
Born in Serbia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant - Weed Science and proposes to become a Field Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Agriculture.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 82 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#4: NIW in Applied Machine Learning Research
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Data Science Senior Advisor in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 33 publications and 410 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.
#5: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Technician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 52 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.
#6: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Research Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 288 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 693 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#7: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student in Chemical Engineering and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 45 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.
#8: NIW in Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine
A Canadian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Naval Warfare Officer in industry and proposes to become a Thoracic Surgery Resident in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 34 publications and 100 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.
#9: NIW in Agricultural Economics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Economist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Economics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 33 publications and 500 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.
#10: NIW in Mathematics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 37 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 without premium processing and was approved in 677 days.
#11: NIW in Materials Chemistry
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) Specialist II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 21 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 677 days.
#12: NIW in Computational Biology
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Artificial Intelligence Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 700 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 Biostatistics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 955 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.
#14: NIW in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in Germany works as a Specialist in industry and proposes to become an Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 51 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 669 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#15: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Saudi Arabia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 75 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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