28 I-140 Approvals on September 30, 2026
The following success stories highlight 28 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on September 30, 2026. 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.
NIW Approvals (28)
#1: NIW in Cardiopulmonary Medicine
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Resident in Anesthesiology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiopulmonary Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 35 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: NIW in Optical Oceanography
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 Optical Oceanography.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 177 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.
#3: NIW in Surgery
Born in Saudi Arabia 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 Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. degree and had 37 publications and 1,303 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 and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#4: NIW in Chemistry
A Zimbabwean-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 171 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 without premium processing and was approved in 1,005 days.
#5: NIW in Plant Biology
Born in South Korea 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 Plant Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 6,608 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.
#6: NIW in Geotechnical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Geotechnical Engineer and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Geotechnical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 288 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Cancer Biology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 169 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.
#8: NIW in Civil Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 49 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 Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant 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 7 publications and 866 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.
#10: NIW in Accounting
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Accounting.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 140 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#11: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 641 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Neuroimmunology
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroimmunology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 20 publications and 400 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Anesthesiology
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Resident in Anesthesiology and proposes to become a Faculty Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Anesthesiology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 7 publications and 51 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Exercise Immunology
A South Korean-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 Exercise Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 183 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.
#15: NIW in Physics
Born in Oman and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 138 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.
#16: NIW in Medicine
An Iranian-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 Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 24 publications and 177 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 and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#17: NIW in Mathematical Biology
Born and residing in Mexico, this applicant works as a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Senior/Principal Scientist, Modeling and Simulation Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 119 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#18: NIW in Neural Engineering
A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to become an Assistant Professor in Neurotechnology. The NIW petition was approved in Neural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 40 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 Animal Science
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Lecturer and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Science. The NIW petition was approved in Animal Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 212 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.
#20: NIW in Immunology
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a D.Sc. degree and had 5 publications and 70 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.
#21: NIW in Computational Biology
Born in Iran 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 Computational Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 27 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.
#22: NIW in Computer Engineering
An Omani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Compiler Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 19 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.
#23: NIW in Computational Biomedical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Advanced Development Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 742 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.
#24: NIW in Bioanalytical/Medicinal Chemistry
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Bioanalytical/Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 50 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 Drug Discovery
Born in Norway and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Analytical Scientist II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Drug Discovery.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 64 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.
#26: NIW in Organic Chemistry
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 Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 86 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 Organic Chemistry
Born in China 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 Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 52 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 769 days.
#28: NIW in Cancer Immunotherapy
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Ph.D. Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Immunotherapy.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 44 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.
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