21 I-140 Approvals on October 14, 2026
The following success stories highlight 21 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 14, 2026, including 2 EB-1A approvals and 19 NIW approvals. 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 (2)
#1: EB-1A in Integrative Biomedical Sciences
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become an Integrative Biomedical Scientist. The EB-1A petition was approved in Integrative Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 480 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 1,086 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: EB-1A in Electrochemical Biosensors
An Indian-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Project Manager - Medical Writing, Clinical & Outcome Research in industry and proposes to become a Biosensor Research Scientist in industry. The EB-1A petition was approved in Electrochemical Biosensors.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 1,977 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
NIW Approvals (19)
#3: NIW in Medical Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 470 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.
#4: NIW in Immunology
A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as an RTP - Research Fellow - LS and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 208 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 206 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 upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Cybersecurity
A Malaysian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an IT Systems Integrator & Automation Engineer in industry and proposes to become an Open Rank (Tenure-Track) Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Cybersecurity.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 103 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.
#7: NIW in Dentistry
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Faculty Member at the School of Dentistry. The NIW petition was approved in Dentistry.
The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 23 publications and 358 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 Family Science
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Research Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Family Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 293 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.
#9: NIW in Wireless Communication
Born in France and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Wireless Communication.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 208 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.
#10: NIW in Global Health
A Tanzanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Research Coordinator and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Global Health.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 34 publications and 176 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#11: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 35 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 Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Computer Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 113 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 677 days.
#13: NIW in Environmental Science
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 NIW petition was approved in Environmental Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 702 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 674 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Liquid Metal Fluids Engineer 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 33 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 692 days.
#15: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Taiwan 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 Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 65 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.
#16: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Principle Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 748 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.
#17: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Development Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 188 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.
#18: NIW in Robotics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher / Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 89 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.
#19: NIW in Molecular Microbiology
Born in Taiwan 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 Molecular Microbiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 1,056 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Materials Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Research Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 88 publications and 1,318 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#21: NIW in Structural Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Transportation Engineer (Civil) in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 30 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
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