18 I-140 Approvals on August 6, 2026
The following success stories highlight 18 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 6, 2026. All 18 approvals were 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.
NIW Approvals (18)
#1: NIW in Particle Physics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Particle Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 166 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: NIW in Biomedical Imaging
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Imaging.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 16 publications and 383 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#3: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoc and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 1,216 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.
#4: NIW in Organic Chemistry
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 109 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.
#5: NIW in Obstetric Anesthesiology
Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Obstetric Anesthesiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 34 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#6: NIW in Biomedical Informatics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Associate) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Informatics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 52 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.
#7: NIW in Autonomous Vehicle Control
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Autonomous Vehicle Control.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 237 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Neurosurgery
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosurgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 43 publications and 175 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident Physician and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 67 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.
#10: NIW in Civil Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Transportation Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 178 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 Mechanical Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a System Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 11 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 upfront premium processing.
#12: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in Vietnam and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Biostatistician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 29 publications and 1,799 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#13: NIW in Healthcare
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Healthcare.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 75 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Biomedical Science
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 38 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.
#15: NIW in Computer Architecture
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Architecture.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 248 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.
#16: NIW in Material Science Engineering
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 186 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.
#17: NIW in Computational Fluid Dynamics
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 Computational Fluid Dynamics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 3 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.
#18: NIW in Robotics and Control Systems
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant / Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics and Control Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 34 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.
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