34 I-140 Approvals on November 6, 2026
The following success stories highlight 34 I-140 petition approvals reported on November 6, 2026, including 2 EB-1A approvals and 32 NIW approvals. 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 (2)
#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Member of Technical Staff (Research Scientist/Engineer) in industry and proposes to become a Member of Technical Staff in industry. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 24,254 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 8 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 Biotechnology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Project Scientist Series in Biomedical Sciences. The EB-1A petition was approved in Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 997 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.
NIW Approvals (32)
#3: NIW in Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics
An Ethiopian-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 Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 72 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.
#4: NIW in Materials Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Module Development 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 17 publications and 104 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 without premium processing and was approved in 650 days.
#5: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an MR Research Scientist 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 11 publications and 206 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.
#6: NIW in Biomedical Science
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 Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 9 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.
#7: NIW in Systems Neuroscience
A Chilean-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 Systems Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 65 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.
#8: NIW in Physical Artificial Intelligence and Visual Computing
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Artificial Intelligence and Visual Computing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 240 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.
#9: NIW in Structural Engineering (Fluid–Structure Interaction and Infrastructure Resilience)
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Professional, Structural Engineering in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering (Fluid–Structure Interaction and Infrastructure Resilience).
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 152 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Indonesia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a doctoral degree and had 40 publications and 262 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 Computational Biopharmaceutical Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as a CMC Support Team Leader (Senior Director) in industry and proposes to become a Director, CMC Product Development in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biopharmaceutical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 75 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#12: NIW in Optics and Photonics
Born in Bangladesh 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 Optics and Photonics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 83 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.
#13: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A South Korean-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 Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 620 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.
#14: NIW in Water Resources
Born in Peru and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become an Assistant Project Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Water Resources.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 258 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 upfront premium processing.
#15: NIW in Ecohydrology
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Ecohydrology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 21 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.
#16: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Lecturer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 17 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 upfront premium processing.
#17: NIW in Agriculture
A South African-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Plant Pathology Research Specialist II 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 353 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.
#18: NIW in Geophysics
Born in Japan 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 Geophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 128 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.
#19: NIW in Computer Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant in industry and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 282 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.
#20: NIW in Computer Science
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 105 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.
#21: NIW in Electrochemical Engineering
A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Senior Chemical Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrochemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 285 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#22: NIW in Plant Breeding
Born in the Philippines and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Breeding.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 676 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#23: NIW in Biomedical Data Science
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 297 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#24: NIW in Organogenesis
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Non-clinical Research Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Academic Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Organogenesis.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 330 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#25: NIW in Accounting Information Systems
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in Bangladesh works as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in industry and proposes to become a Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Accounting Information Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 116 publications and 3,434 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#26: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 14 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.
#27: NIW in Biological Sciences
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Researcher) and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biological Sciences.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and claimed eligibility through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 4 publications and 84 citations.
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 through the exceptional ability pathway.
#28: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 98 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.
#29: NIW in Polymer 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 Polymer Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 428 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.
#30: NIW in Food and Nutritional Metabolomics
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food and Nutritional Metabolomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 225 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#31: NIW in Robotics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 1 publication and 1,788 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.
#32: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 48 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#33: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Indian-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 Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 129 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 without premium processing and was approved in 980 days.
#34: NIW in Healthcare Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Born in Tunisia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Healthcare Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 675 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 upfront premium processing.
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