22 I-140 Approvals on November 11, 2026
The following success stories highlight 22 NIW I-140 petition approvals reported on November 11, 2026. 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.
NIW Approvals (22)
#1: NIW in Semiconductor Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Semiconductor Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 381 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.
#2: NIW in Cell Biology
Born in Taiwan 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 12 publications and 348 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.
#3: NIW in Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Lecturer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 835 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#4: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in Ukraine and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Advanced Cardiac Imaging Analyst and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 60 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Human Pathology
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician and proposes to become a Fellow in Hematopathology. The NIW petition was approved in Human Pathology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 8 publications and 76 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#6: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Rwandan-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Candidate and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 1,048 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.
#7: NIW in Chemical Process Engineering
Born and residing in China, this applicant works as a Senior Transport Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Chemical Engineering - Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Process Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 615 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#8: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
A Chinese-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 Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 789 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.
#9: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 470 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Applied Machine Learning and Data Analytics
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Data Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Researcher, Evaluations in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning and Data Analytics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 158 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.
#11: NIW in Medical Artificial Intelligence
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 525 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.
#12: NIW in Biological Sciences
A Nepalese-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 Biological Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 281 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.
#13: NIW in Robotics
Born in Iran 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 Robotics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 33 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.
#14: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 21 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 Biochemistry
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 NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 856 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 826 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Critical Care Medicine
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to become a Study Coordinator. The NIW petition was approved in Critical Care Medicine.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 12 publications and 23 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#17: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 35 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.
#18: NIW in Environmental Engineering
A Vietnamese-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 Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 140 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.
#19: NIW in Analytical Chemistry
Born in Iran and residing in France, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 116 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#20: NIW in Porous Materials
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Senior Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Porous Materials.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and claimed eligibility through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 16 publications and 155 citations.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#21: NIW in Microbial Ecology
A Belgian-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 Microbial Ecology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 110 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.
#22: NIW in Gastroenterology
Born in Egypt and residing in Australia, this applicant works as a Consultant Physician (Gastroenterology) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. The NIW petition was approved in Gastroenterology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 99 publications and 983 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
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