24 Approvals on May 12, 2026
The following success stories highlight 24 petition approvals on May 12, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 22 NIW cases, and 1 O-1A case. 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.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Genetics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 62 publications and 3,861 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.
NIW Approvals (22)
#2: NIW in Microbiology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate 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 326 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Forest Economics
Born in Nepal 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 Forest Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 39 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.
#4: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in Oncology Bioinformatics in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 505 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Materials Science
Born in India 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 Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 439 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 upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Kazakhstani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident / Fellow Trainee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 12 publications and 144 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#7: NIW in Computer Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 195 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.
#8: NIW in Computational Biophysics
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biophysics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 39 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.
#9: NIW in Ophthalmology
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Ophthalmology.
The applicant holds an MBBCh and had 10 publications and 439 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were 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.
#10: NIW in Epidemiology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Statistician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 55 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Technical Associate I. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 21 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.
#12: NIW in Materials Science and in Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
A Chinese-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 Materials Science and in Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 481 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.
#13: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 3 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Machine Learning Safety
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Scientist II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning Safety.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 292 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Industrial Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 28 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#16: NIW in Computational Fluid Dynamics
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Fluid Dynamics.
The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree and had 42 publications and 1,114 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.
#17: NIW in Integrative Drug Discovery
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar - Pharmaceutical Sciences and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Integrative Drug Discovery.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 118 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 4 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#18: NIW in Medicine
Born in Nepal 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 Medicine.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 1,768 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#19: NIW in Immunology
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 33 publications and 660 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#20: NIW in Bioanalytical Chemistry
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Bioanalytical Chemist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioanalytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 34 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.
#21: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 646 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.
#22: NIW in Immunology
Born in Russia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Life Science Research Professional 3 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 68 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.
#23: NIW in Computational Chemistry
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 171 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
O-1A Approvals (1)
#24: O-1A in Image/Video Compression
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under O-1A in Image/Video Compression.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 50 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
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