45 Approvals on May 20, 2026

The following success stories highlight 45 approvals on May 20, 2026. These approvals include 6 EB-1A cases, 2 EB-1B cases, 36 NIW cases, and 1 O-1A case. 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 (6)

#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 1,679 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.

#2: EB-1A in Biotechnology

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biotechnology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 548 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 970 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#3: EB-1A in Theoretical Physics

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Theoretical Physics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 501 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 without premium processing and was approved in 973 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#4: EB-1A in Cancer Immunotherapy

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Scientist and proposes to become a Researcher in Cancer Immunotherapy. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cancer Immunotherapy.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 858 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.

#5: EB-1A in Advanced Computing

Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Advanced Computing.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 227 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: EB-1A in Microbiology

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Microbiology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 245 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 upfront premium processing.

EB-1B Approvals (2)

#7: EB-1B in Statistics

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor of Statistics and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Statistics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 1,158 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 upfront premium processing.

#8: EB-1B in STEM Cell Engineering

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in STEM Cell Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 521 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.

NIW Approvals (36)

#9: NIW in Applied AI

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Entry and IT Support Assistant and proposes to become a Health Data Analytics Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Applied AI.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 72 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 upfront premium processing.

#10: NIW in Medicine

A Lebanese-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 Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 7 publications and 42 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Molecular Biology

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 431 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.

#12: NIW in Internal Medicine

A Qatar-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 Internal Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 14 publications and 1,476 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#13: NIW in Soft Matter Physics

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Soft Matter Physics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 204 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 a premium processing upgrade.

#14: NIW in Soft Electronics

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 Soft Electronics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 820 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.

#15: NIW in Biology

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 Biology.

The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through both the exceptional ability pathway and the bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience pathway. At the time of filing, the applicant had 9 publications and 173 citations. 

Supported by 3 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 without an advanced degree.

#16: NIW in Biochemistry

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 181 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#17: NIW in Biomedical Science

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Academic Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 69 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 Tissue Engineering

A Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Bioprocess Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Tissue Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 14 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

#19: NIW in Biostatistics

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Data Analytics Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 31 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.

#20: NIW in Computer Vision and Imaging Science

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Vision and Imaging Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 481 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.

#21: NIW in Vehicular Emissions and Fuel Research

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Air Resources Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Vehicular Emissions and Fuel Research.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 165 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.

#22: NIW in Biostatistics

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biostatistician in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 150 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.

#23: NIW in Biochemistry

A Filipino-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 70 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.

#24: NIW in Civil Engineering

Born in Pakistan 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 Civil Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 219 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.

#25: NIW in Developmental Neuroscience

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Developmental Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 1,046 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.

#26: NIW in Biomedical Science

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Virologist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 22 publications and 218 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#27: NIW in Hospital Medicine

A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Instructor in Medicine and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Hospital Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 3 publications and 4 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#28: NIW in Information Systems Engineering

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Tenure-track Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Information Systems Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 93 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.

#29: NIW in Radiology

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Radiology.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 4 publications and 13 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 in a non-STEM field.

#30: NIW in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 190 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.

#31: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering

An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher (Materials Science / Nanomaterials). The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 39 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.

#32: NIW in Bioinorganic Chemistry

Born in the United Kingdom 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 Bioinorganic Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 29 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.

#33: NIW in Cardiac Tissue Engineering

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiac Tissue Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 141 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.

#34: NIW in Artificial Intelligence-Based Automation

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence-Based Automation.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 90 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#35: NIW in Bioengineering

A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 50 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.

#36: NIW in Environmental Health

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Tenure-track Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Health.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 37 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.

#37: NIW in Computer Vision

A Japanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a General Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Vision.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 61 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.

#38: NIW in Civil Engineering

Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Teaching Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 92 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.

#39: NIW in Enzyme Biochemistry

An Estonian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Specialist II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Enzyme Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a doctoral degree and had 21 publications and 3,607 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.

#40: NIW in Inorganic Chemistry

Born in Ethiopia 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 Inorganic Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 37 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#41: NIW in Bioengineering

A German-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 40 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.

Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#42: NIW in Renal Biology

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Renal Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 719 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.

#43: NIW in Biomedical Science

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biomedical Scientist and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 123 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.

#44: NIW in 2D Semiconductors

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Engineering / Computer Science) and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in 2D Semiconductors.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 1,277 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.

O-1A Approvals (1)

#45: O-1A in Pulmonary Medicine

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under O-1A in Pulmonary Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 17 publications and 679 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Vermont Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.