27 I-140 Approvals on August 21, 2026
The following success stories highlight 27 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 3 EB-1A cases, 3 EB-1B cases, and 21 NIW cases. 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 Chemical Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 74 publications and 2,989 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.
#2: EB-1A in Semiconductor Devices Engineering
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Semiconductor Devices Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 760 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.
#3: EB-1A in Physical Chemistry
Born and residing in China, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The EB-1A petition was approved in Physical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 33 publications and 1,307 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.
EB-1B Approvals (3)
#4: EB-1B in Cancer Biology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 182 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 556 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: EB-1B in Civil Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Transportation Simulation Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 136 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.
#6: EB-1B in Fluid Power
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Fluid Power.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 94 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (21)
#7: NIW in Translational Spine Research
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Scholar and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Translational Spine Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 71 publications and 738 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Construction Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Construction Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 29 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 Control Engineering
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Control Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 58 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.
#10: NIW in Quantum Technology
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Physicist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Technology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 558 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.
#11: NIW in Pharmaceutical Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 1,059 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.
#12: NIW in Neurology
Born in Syria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Neurology Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 13 publications and 68 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.
#13: NIW in Cyber-Physical Systems
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cyber-Physical Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 297 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.
#14: NIW in Physical Inorganic Chemistry
Born in Sri Lanka 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 Physical Inorganic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 26 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
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 1,168 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.
#16: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in the Philippines 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 Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 174 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.
#17: NIW in Biostatistics
A Chinese-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 Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 213 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.
#18: NIW in Advanced Engine Technologies
Born in South Korea 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 Advanced Engine Technologies.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 323 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.
#19: NIW in Dentistry
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Iran works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become a Research Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Dentistry.
The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 34 publications and 366 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 without premium processing and was approved in 925 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#20: NIW in Geothermal Energy Systems
Born in Azerbaijan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Geothermal Data Analyst and proposes to become a Research Associate for Geothermal Research and Development. The NIW petition was approved in Geothermal Energy Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 18 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 Clinical
A Canadian-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Research Collaborator Consultant in industry and proposes to become a Member of the Faculty. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 41 publications and 2,020 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. 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.
#22: NIW in Hematology-Oncology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Medical Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Hematology-Oncology.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 4 publications and 29 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#23: NIW in Space Science
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Scientist and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Space Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 404 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 without premium processing and was approved in 765 days.
#24: NIW in Radiology
Born in Jordan 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 Radiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 6 publications and 18 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) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#25: NIW in Computational Neuroscience
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Assistant and proposes to become a Data Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 37 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.
#26: NIW in Physical Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 55 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#27: NIW in Materials Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Process Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 87 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.
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