21 I-140 Approvals on October 23, 2026
The following success stories highlight 21 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 23, 2026, including 3 EB-1A approvals and 18 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 (3)
#1: EB-1A in Clinical Medicine
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.P.H./ MBBS degree and had 53 publications and 2,747 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: EB-1A in Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Intern in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist/Engineer in industry. The EB-1A petition was approved in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 1,387 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#3: EB-1A in Psychiatric Genetics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Psychiatric Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 1,802 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.
NIW Approvals (18)
#4: NIW in Molecular Phylogenetics and Genomics
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Assistant and proposes to become a Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Phylogenetics and Genomics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 26 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 69 publications and 24,164 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.
#6: NIW in Machine Learning
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 587 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 upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Medical Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Trainee in the Medical Physics Residency and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 144 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.
#8: NIW in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Student Researcher in industry and proposes to become a Research Engineer, Architecture in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 118 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.
#9: NIW in Endocrinology
Born in Nigeria and residing in Canada, this applicant works as an Endocrinology Fellow (Clinical and Research) and proposes to become an Academic Endocrinology Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 13 publications and 65 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#10: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Assistant and Researcher and proposes to become an Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Health Informatics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Health Informatics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 556 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Cancer Biology
An Ethiopian-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 Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 17 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.
#13: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
Born in Spain and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Aerospace Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 44 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 upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 70 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) without premium processing and was approved in 102 days.
#15: NIW in Accelerator Physics
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow in industry and proposes to become a Postdoc Research Associate in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Accelerator Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 46 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
#16: NIW in Applied Physics
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in South Korea works as a Research Professor and proposes to become a Postdoc Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 318 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#17: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident PGY-2 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. degree and had 14 publications and 34 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#18: NIW in Applied Statistical Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Lead Data Analyst, Model Validation in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Statistical Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 17 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 upfront premium processing.
#19: NIW in Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence Interpretability
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence Interpretability.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 26 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Applied Mathematics
An Azerbaijani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Assistant and proposes to become a Research Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Mathematics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 34 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.
#21: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior 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 25 publications and 63 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
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