17 I-140 Approvals on September 23, 2026
The following success stories highlight 17 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 23, 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 Polymer Materials Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Polymer Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 3,176 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.
#2: EB-1A in Electrical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Validation Test Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 1,876 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.
#3: EB-1A in Organic Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 289 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 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 Astronomy and Astrophysics
A Chinese-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 Astronomy and Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 524 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.
#5: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in India 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 Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 179 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.
#6: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Test Development Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 206 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.
#7: NIW in Neurovascular Research
Born in Iraq and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Trainee and proposes to become a Medical Resident. The NIW petition was approved in Neurovascular Research.
The applicant holds an M.B.Ch.B. degree and had 54 publications and 284 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Power Electronics
A Thai-born applicant residing in the United States works as a SOEST Postdoctoral Researcher (Power Systems Innovation) and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Power Electronics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 178 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#9: NIW in Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Pathology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Pathology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 29 publications and 1,273 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.
#10: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Nepalese-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 Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 100 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Cell Biology and Autoimmune Disease
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology and Autoimmune Disease.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 40 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Computational Chemistry
An Indian-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 Computational Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 1,084 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Data Science
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 25 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 758 days.
#14: NIW in Organic Chemistry
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research and Development Chemist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 32 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Power Systems Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Power Systems Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 54 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.
#16: NIW in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 8 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 868 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.
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