19 Approvals on November 9, 2026
The following success stories highlight 19 petition approvals reported on November 9, 2026, including 1 EB-1A approval, 17 NIW approvals, and 1 O-1A extension approval. 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 Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Engineer III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 680 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 without premium processing and was approved in 1,120 days.
NIW Approvals (17)
#2: NIW in Interventional Radiology
Born and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as a Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Interventional Radiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 96 publications and 2,971 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#3: NIW in Cardiometabolic Medicine
A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiometabolic Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 907 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#4: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 1,851 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Communication and Computer Systems
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Assistant / Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Communication and Computer Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 145 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.
#6: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Ph.D. Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher (Nanopore Sensing) in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 60 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.
#7: NIW in Pediatric Surgery
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pediatric Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 27 publications and 113 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Translational Biomedical Sciences
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Senior Scientist in Molecular Genomics in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Translational Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 14 publications and 61 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.
#9: NIW in Urban Infrastructure Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Urban Infrastructure Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 41 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.
#10: NIW in Molecular Modeling
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 Molecular Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 244 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 upfront premium processing.
#11: NIW in Mathematical Methods of Imaging
A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Project Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical Methods of Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 61 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 upfront premium processing.
#12: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Specialist D and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 335 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Structural Engineering
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Instructional Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 112 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 upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Immunology and Virology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology and Virology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 210 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.
#15: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction in Healthcare
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Research Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Human-Computer Interaction in Healthcare.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 655 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Digital Built Environment Technologies
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate I - Intern in industry and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Digital Built Environment Technologies.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 171 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Chemical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 32 publications and 746 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.
#18: NIW in Cancer Genetics
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Surgical Technologist and proposes to become an Oncology Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Genetics.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and claimed eligibility through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 3 publications and 143 citations.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without recommendation or testimonial letters.
O-1A Extension Approvals (1)
#19: O-1A Extension in Medicinal Chemistry
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist I in industry and proposes to become a Senior Scientist in industry. The O-1A extension petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 88 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the California Service Center with upfront premium processing.
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