16 I-140 Approvals on September 16, 2026
The following success stories highlight 16 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 16, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 15 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 (1)
#1: EB-1A in Health Artificial Intelligence
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Health Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 10,307 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.
NIW Approvals (15)
#2: NIW in Neuromorphic Artificial Intelligence
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Neuromorphic Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 39 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Microelectronics Engineering
Born in China 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 Microelectronics Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 35 publications and 813 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.
#4: NIW in Cancer Biology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 81 publications and 4,214 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in the United Arab Emirates and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Staff Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 22 publications and 181 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#6: NIW in Lifestyle Epidemiology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Pre-doctoral Trainee, Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Epidemiology/Decision Science) in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Lifestyle Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 15 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 upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Computer Science
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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 917 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 Electrical Power System Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United Kingdom works as a Network Operability Specialist and proposes to become a Technical Specialist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Power System Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 83 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center and adjudicated with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#9: NIW in Meat Science
Born and residing in South Korea, this applicant proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Meat Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 239 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#10: NIW in Agricultural Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 69 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.
#11: NIW in Plant Biotechnology
Born in Hungary and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate Biology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 120 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#12: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in Finland works as a Software Quality Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Research and Development Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 52 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#13: NIW in Plant Pathology
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoc Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Pathology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 745 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.
#14: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Machine Learning Research Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Risk & Integrity USDS in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 157 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 upfront premium processing.
#15: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 156 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.
#16: NIW in Genome Editing
A Canadian-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 Genome Editing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 6,250 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.
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