26 I-140 Approvals on October 22, 2026
The following success stories highlight 26 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 22, 2026, including 2 EB-1A approvals, 2 EB-1B approvals, and 22 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 Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Systems Analyst Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 1,125 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.
#2: EB-1A in Software Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Software Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
EB-1B Approvals (2)
#3: EB-1B in Computer Science
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The EB-1B petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated with upfront premium processing.
#4: EB-1B in Computer Science
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 211 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (22)
#5: NIW in Mathematical Epidemiology
Born in Ghana and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 22 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Metabolomics
An Indian-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 Metabolomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 369 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.
#7: NIW in Biomaterials
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Graduate Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomaterials.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 27 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.
#8: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 60 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.
#9: NIW in Cardiovascular Research
Born in Thailand and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scientist - Biomedical Engineering - Physiology - Cardiovascular Surgery and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 113 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#10: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
A Mexican-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 Aerospace Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 55 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.
#11: NIW in Gerontological Nursing
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student / Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Gerontological Nursing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 181 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.
#12: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
A French-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 69 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.
#13: NIW in Infectious Diseases
Born and residing in Taiwan, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Infectious Diseases.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 81 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.
#14: NIW in Neurogenetics
A Japanese-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 Neurogenetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 410 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.
#15: NIW in Molecular Biochemistry
Born in Pakistan 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 Molecular Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 388 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.
#16: NIW in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Pediatric Critical Care Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 8 publications and 26 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.
#17: NIW in Cancer Biology
Born in India 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 Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 118 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.
#18: NIW in Material Science
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 99 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.
#19: NIW in Human Nutrition
Born in Malawi 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 Human Nutrition.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 94 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.
#20: NIW in Computer Science
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 54 publications and 705 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.
#21: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Chief Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 7 publications and 62 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.
#22: NIW in Precision Otorhinolaryngology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as an Otolaryngologist (ENT Surgeon), Specialist in Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery, and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Precision Otorhinolaryngology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 14 publications and 192 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#23: NIW in Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 72 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.
#24: NIW in Biomedical Research
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 480 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.
#25: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer, Deep Learning in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 127 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) with a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 182 publications and 1,132 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.
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