17 I-140 Approvals on August 19, 2026
The following success stories highlight 17 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 19, 2026. These approvals include 3 EB-1A cases and 14 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 (3)
#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 11 publications and 401 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.
#2: EB-1A in Materials Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Computational Chemist in industry. The EB-1A petition was approved in Materials Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 2,407 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.
#3: EB-1A in Electrical Power Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher III and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Electrical Power Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 68 publications and 516 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.
NIW Approvals (14)
#4: NIW in Sustainable Agriculture
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Sustainable Agriculture.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 148 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Public Health Researcher
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Public Health Researcher.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 34 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.
#6: NIW in Machine Learning Systems
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 332 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#7: NIW in Engineering
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Adjunct Lecturer and proposes to become a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 109 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.
#8: NIW in Cardio-Pulmonary Biology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardio-Pulmonary Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 16 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.
#9: NIW in Biotechnologies
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnologies.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 1,019 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Theoretical Physics
A Chinese-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 Theoretical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 373 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.
#11: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 25 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.
#12: NIW in Applied Physics
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Student Researcher and proposes to become a Physicist / Scientist III in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 188 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.
#13: NIW in Biochemistry
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 42 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#14: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 58 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Ghana and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow and proposes to become a Neuroscientist. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 13 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.
#16: NIW in Applied Machine Learning in Biomedical Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 207 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.
#17: NIW in Applied Electric Power Optimization Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Engineer - Electrical in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Electric Power Optimization Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 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.
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