38 I-140 Approvals on October 16, 2026
The following success stories highlight 38 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 16, 2026, including 1 EB-1A approval, 1 EB-1B approval, and 36 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 Approval (1)
#1: EB-1A in Condensed Matter Physics (with a Focus on Quantum Materials)
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics (with a Focus on Quantum Materials).
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 2,418 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.
EB-1B Approval (1)
#2: EB-1B in Evolutionary Biology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Evolutionary Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 1 citation 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) without premium processing and was approved in 1,112 days.
NIW Approvals (36)
#3: NIW in Additive Manufacturing
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Additive Manufacturing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 360 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.
#4: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 23 publications and 236 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 Health Services Research
Born in Chile and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Health Services Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 18 publications and 310 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.
#6: NIW in Gastroenterology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as a Clinical Associate Professor and proposes to become a Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Gastroenterology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 107 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#7: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Taiwan 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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 145 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.
#8: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Canadian-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 Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 277 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.
#9: NIW in Ocular Immunology
Born in China and residing in the United Kingdom, this applicant works as an NHS Foundation Year Doctor and proposes to become a Professor for Ophthalmology. The NIW petition was approved in Ocular Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 814 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#10: NIW in Applied Machine Learning in Healthcare
A Lebanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to become a Neurosurgical Postdoctoral (Pre-Residency) Clinical Trainee. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning in Healthcare.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 41 publications and 270 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 Protein Sciences
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Protein Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 125 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.
#12: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
A Sudanese-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 Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 302 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.
#13: NIW in Quantitative Psychology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Quantitative Psychology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 537 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 783 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A Lebanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Research Associate and proposes to become a Signal Processing and Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 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 Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Industrial Engineering-Manufacturing
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant and proposes to become a Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering-Manufacturing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 35 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.
#16: NIW in Clinical Medicine
An Iranian-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 Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 14 publications and 30 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.
#17: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 94 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.
#18: NIW in Biochemical Science and Technology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Candidate (Graduate Research Associate) and proposes to become an Academic Postdoctoral Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemical Science and Technology.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and claimed eligibility through both the exceptional ability pathway and a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive work experience. The applicant had 12 publications and 152 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 through both the exceptional ability pathway and a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive work experience.
#19: NIW in Computational Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Member of Technical Staff in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 968 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.
#20: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
A Spanish-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 Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 777 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 Internal Medicine Research
Born in Ethiopia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Physician in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 17 publications and 25,611 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#22: NIW in Green Chemistry
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in Taiwan works as a Graduate Student Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Green Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 88 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.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#23: NIW in Image Sensors
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Director, Research Science in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Image Sensors.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 713 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 upfront premium processing.
#24: NIW in Pharmaceutics
An Indian-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 Pharmaceutics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 241 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.
#25: NIW in Computer Science
Born in South Korea and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as a Senior Research Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 537 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.
#26: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Clinical Research Associate in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 227 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 775 days.
#27: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Canada and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research and Development Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 109 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 782 days.
#28: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Project Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 45 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.
#29: NIW in Neurosciences
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Assistant. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 538 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.
#30: NIW in Chemistry
An Indian-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 Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 348 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.
#31: NIW in Pharmaceutical Science
Born in Iraq and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research/Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 93 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.
#32: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in Pakistan works as a Meritorious Professor (BPS-22) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 244 publications and 7,226 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.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#33: NIW in Biomedical Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 9 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.
#34: NIW in Cloud Computing
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Enterprise Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cloud Computing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 42 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 upfront premium processing.
#35: NIW in Industrial & Operations Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Student Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial & Operations Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 53 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) with a premium processing upgrade.
#36: NIW in Corporate Finance
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Finance Fellow in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Corporate Finance.
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 Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#37: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Program Coordinator 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 8 publications and 79 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#38: NIW in Cancer Research
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Fellow Research in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Research.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 33 publications and 351 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
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