19 I-140 Approvals on October 2, 2026
The following success stories highlight 19 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 2, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 18 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 Immunology and Immunotherapy
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Immunology and Immunotherapy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 1,516 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 upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (18)
#2: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-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 Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 248 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 694 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#3: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Antenna Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 54 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.
#4: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 508 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. 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.
#5: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 196 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 227 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.
#7: NIW in Computational Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 846 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 793 days.
#8: NIW in Computational Materials Science
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 86 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.
#9: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 13 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.
#10: NIW in Structural Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Ph.D. Intern) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 20 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.
#11: NIW in Reproductive Biotechnology
Born in Indonesia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Team Leader of Core Rodent Breeding Facility and proposes to become a Senior Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Reproductive Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 676 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.
#12: NIW in Neuro-oncology
A South Korean-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 Neuro-oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 332 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Cell Biology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 171 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.
#14: NIW in Agricultural Sciences
Born in Ethiopia and residing in China, this applicant works as a Special Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 324 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#15: NIW in Planetary Science
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Teacher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Planetary Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 25 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.
#16: NIW in Biophotonics
Born in India 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 Biophotonics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 230 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.
#17: NIW in Environmental Engineering
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Interim Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 58 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.
#18: NIW in Cognitive Neuroscience
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cognitive Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 169 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.
#19: NIW in Molecular Biology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Scientist 1 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 236 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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