28 I-140 Approvals on September 7, 2026
The following success stories highlight 28 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on September 7, 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 Radiological Sciences
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Radiological Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 53 publications and 571 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#2: NIW in Analytical Chemistry
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 Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 219 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.
#3: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in the Republic of Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoc-employee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 32 publications and 624 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.
#4: NIW in Communication Systems
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Communication Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 126 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.
#5: NIW in Advanced Air Mobility
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research and Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Faculty Member (Assistant Professor). The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Air Mobility.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 16 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 Computer Science
A Yemeni-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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 355 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.
#7: NIW in Chemistry
Born in Ghana and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 36 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Civil Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Staff Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 296 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.
#9: NIW in Oncology
Born in Iran 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 Oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 21 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.
#10: NIW in Materials Science
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Post-Irradiation Examination (PIE) Research Scientist 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 51 publications and 677 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.
#11: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Scientist II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 211 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.
#12: NIW in Health Economics and Outcomes Research
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to become a Medical Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 12 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#13: NIW in Chemistry
Born in Libya and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 317 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.
#14: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 59 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.
#15: NIW in Biomedical Informatics
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Data Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Informatics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 154 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.
#16: NIW in Computational Biology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Computational Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 142 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#17: NIW in Mathematics
Born in Georgia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor Mathematics. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 26 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.
#18: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 17 publications and 1,634 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#19: NIW in Neurology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Neurology Resident Physician and proposes to become a Neurologist. The NIW petition was approved in Neurology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 11 publications and 417 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#20: NIW in Translational Immunology
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow/Trainee and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biological Sciences, Cancer Biology Lab. The NIW petition was approved in Translational Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 499 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#21: NIW in Clinical Research
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 Clinical Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 13 publications and 81 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#22: NIW in Sustainability Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Manager and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Sustainability Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 755 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.
#23: NIW in Cybersecurity
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Digital Forensic Examiner in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cybersecurity.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 617 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 Molecular Immunology and Inflammation Biology
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Immunology and Inflammation Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 61 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#25: NIW in Structural Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Research Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 83 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 Cancer Therapy
Born in Vietnam 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 Cancer Therapy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 94 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#27: NIW in Cardiology
A Polish-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 Cardiology.
The applicant holds an MB BChir degree and had 27 publications and 201 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.
#28: NIW in Biotechnology
Born in Brazil 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 Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 494 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.
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