27 I-140 Approvals on May 1, 2026
The following success stories highlight 27 I-140 petition approvals on May 1, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B case, and 25 NIW cases. 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 Nanomaterial Synthesis
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher in Nanomaterial Synthesis and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Nanomaterial Synthesis.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 64 publications and 2,789 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#2: EB-1B in Mathematics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 1 publication and 68 citations at 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 363 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (25)
#3: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
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 Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 186 citations at 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 Artificial Intelligence
This Argentinian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Engineer II 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 12 publications and 399 citations at 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.
#5: NIW in Agriculture
Born in Nepal 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 Agriculture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 51 citations at 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: NIW in Placental Immunology
A Brazilian-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 Placental Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 601 citations at 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.
#7: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 183 citations at 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.
#8: NIW in Structural Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Composite Blade Design Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 146 citations at 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Natural Language Processing
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Natural Language Processing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 1,141 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Pakistani-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 Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 234 citations at 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.
#11: NIW in Photonics
Born in France 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 Photonics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 861 citations at 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.
#12: NIW in Immunology
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist I in industry 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 53 citations at 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.
#13: NIW in Plant Pathology
A Nepalese-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 Plant Pathology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 114 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 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.
#14: NIW in Organic Chemistry
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 172 citations at 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 Perioperative Medicine
This Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Perioperative Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 1,137 citations at 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Agricultural Sciences
Born in Nepal 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 Agricultural Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 189 citations at 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.
#17: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
This Bangladeshi-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 6 publications and 134 citations at 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#18: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in Pakistan 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 Clinical Medicine.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and had 15 publications and 98 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Solar Photovoltaics
This Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Solar Photovoltaics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 55 citations at 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.
#20: NIW in Data Science
Born in Vietnam 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 Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 39 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#21: NIW in Biomedical Science
This Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 118 citations at 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.
#22: NIW in Solar Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Solar Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 228 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#23: NIW in Biomedical Research
This Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 162 citations at 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.
#24: NIW in Solar Physics
Born in Hong Kong 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 Solar Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 556 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#25: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 13 publications and 358 citations.
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 through the exceptional ability pathway without an advanced degree.
#26: NIW in Social Sciences, General
Born in Ukraine and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and Director of Membership and Network Relations and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Social Sciences, General.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 84 citations at 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.
#27: NIW in Chemistry
This South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 961 citations at 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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