28 I-140 Approvals on June 26, 2026
The following success stories highlight 28 I-140 petition approvals on June 26, 2026. These approvals include 3 EB-1A cases, 1 EB-1B case, and 24 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 (3)
#1: EB-1A in Environmental Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 2,114 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.
#2: EB-1A in Intelligent and Connected Systems
A Chinese-born applicant residing in China works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Intelligent and Connected Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 73 publications and 3,902 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#3: EB-1A in Cybersecurity
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Security Machine Learning Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cybersecurity.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 374 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#4: EB-1B in Cancer Immunology and Precision Medicine
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Cancer Immunology and Precision Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 2,385 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.
NIW Approvals (24)
#5: NIW in Hematology
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Hematology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 17 publications and 367 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.
#6: NIW in Computational Biology / Bioinformatics
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology / Bioinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 50 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.
#7: NIW in Neurology
A Romanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Neuroendovascular Surgeon 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 190 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.
#8: NIW in Computational Condensed Matter Physics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 62 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 Optometry
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Iran works as an Optometry Scientist and proposes to become a Research Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Optometry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 308 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 881 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#10: 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 18 publications and 1,572 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.
#11: NIW in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 643 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.
#12: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
Born in Iraq and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 45 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.
#13: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Principal Product Development Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 100 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.
#14: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 20 publications and 75 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.
#15: NIW in Computer Science
A Taiwanese-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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 213 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 in a non-STEM field.
#16: NIW in Advanced Material Science and Engineering
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Material Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 11 publications and 205 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.
#17: NIW in Neuroscience
A Moroccan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 12 publications and 13 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.
#18: NIW in Medium- and High-Voltage Power Electronics
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Applications Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medium- and High-Voltage Power Electronics.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 22 publications and 92 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.
#19: NIW in Plant Biology
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Faculty member. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Biology.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 76 publications and 2,593 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.
#20: NIW in Biosciences
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Affiliate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biosciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 175 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 Astrophysics
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Data Analysis Postdoctoral. The NIW petition was approved in Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 13,623 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.
#22: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Mechanical Engineer I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 159 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.
#23: NIW in Clinical Medicine
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 7 publications and 136 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.
#24: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
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 NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 400 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.
#25: NIW in Health Communication
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 Health Communication.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 196 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#26: NIW in Biological Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Associate I. The NIW petition was approved in Biological Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 99 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 upfront premium processing.
#27: NIW in Integrative Physiology
A Brazilian-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 Integrative Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 47 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.
#28: NIW in Biotechnology
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 60 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. 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.
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