7 I-140 Approvals on September 14, 2026
The following success stories highlight 7 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on September 14, 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 (7)
#1: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 450 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.
#2: NIW in Space Plasma Physics
A Nepalese-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 Space Plasma Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 154 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.
#3: NIW in Environmental Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 99 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 Internal Medicine
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 9 publications and 15 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.
#5: NIW in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Pharmaceutical Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 207 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.
#6: NIW in Natural Language Processing
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become an APEX (Artificial Intelligence Program for EXploration) Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Natural Language Processing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 120 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.
#7: NIW in Bioinformation
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Analyst Senior and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformation.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 124 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.
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