20 I-140 Approvals on September 21, 2026
The following success stories highlight 20 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 21, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 19 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 Neurological Surgery
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Neurological Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 63 publications and 353 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 8 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (19)
#2: NIW in Organic Chemistry
A Chinese-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 Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 182 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 766 days.
#3: NIW in Medical Informatics
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Informatics.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 19 publications and 49 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 in a non-STEM field.
#4: NIW in Materials Science
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Teaching/Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Manufacturing Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 78 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 759 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 96 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.
#6: NIW in Plant Biotechnology
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 Plant Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 62 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.
#7: NIW in Autonomous Systems Security
Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Autonomous Systems Security.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 47 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Radiology
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Radiology Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Radiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 100 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#9: NIW in Oncology
Born in Greece and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 31 publications and 2,021 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 in a non-STEM field.
#10: NIW in Surgery
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 12 publications and 51 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Generative Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Generative Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 1,493 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.
#12: NIW in Particle Physics
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Software Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Particle Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 180 publications and 5,778 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.
#13: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a PGY-3 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 8 publications and 35 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Clinical Medicine
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 Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 8 publications and 59 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.
#15: NIW in Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 38 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 780 days.
#16: NIW in Regenerative Biomaterials
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Clinician-Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Regenerative Biomaterials.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 26 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Microbiology
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Microbiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 153 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#18: NIW in Pharmaceutical Sciences
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Pharmaceutical Sciences Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Pharm.D. degree and had 8 publications and 62 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.
#19: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an R&D Engineer Hardware 4 in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 105 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 Statistical Modeling for Public Health
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Statistical Modeling for Public Health.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 92 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
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