20 I-140 Approvals on June 1, 2026
The following success stories highlight 20 I-140 petition approvals on June 1, 2026. These approvals include 20 NIW cases. Client names have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary below includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
NIW Approvals (20)
#1: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
Born and residing in China, this applicant works as an Associate Professor 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 598 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#2: NIW in Data Science
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 142 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#3: NIW in Chemistry
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Senior Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 48 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#4: NIW in Health Economics
A Canadian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Associate, Evidera in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 243 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 upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 557 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Pulmonary Disease
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently an MD-Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Pulmonary Disease.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 1,519 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. 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.
#7: NIW in Computer Science
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 90 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 Biotechnologies
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnologies.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 394 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 Behavioral Addictions
Born in South Korea 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 Behavioral Addictions.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 165 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#10: NIW in Inorganic Chemistry
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Material Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Inorganic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 144 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 Clinical Medicine
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Medicine Physician-Scientist and proposes to become a PGY VI CIR/SEIU. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 44 publications and 3,639 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 without premium processing and was approved in 485 days.
#12: NIW in Pharmacometrics
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacometrics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 219 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.
#13: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 75 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Colombia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow in Neurology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 191 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 Science
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Python Developer in industry and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 55 publications and 154 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.
#16: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Gastroenterology Fellow and proposes to become an Academic Gastroenterologist. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 18 publications and 173 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.
#17: NIW in Transportation System Control Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation System Control Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 76 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#18: NIW in Electrical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Electrical Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Senior Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 361 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.
#19: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 28 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.
#20: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
An Ethiopian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 275 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.
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