8 I-140 Approvals on August 14, 2026
The following success stories highlight 8 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on August 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 (8)
#1: NIW in Medical Physics
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to become a Medical Physics Imaging Resident. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 501 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.
#2: NIW in Verification and Computer Security
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Interim Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track). The NIW petition was approved in Verification and Computer Security.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 319 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.
#3: NIW in Material Science
Born in South Korea 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 Material Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 158 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The adjudication involved transfers from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center and then back to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while undergoing multiple service center transfers.
#4: NIW in Public Administration
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a PhD student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Public Administration.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Quantum Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Quantum Theorist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 65 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.
#6: NIW in Internal Medicine
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Hospitalist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an MBChB degree and had 15 publications and 1,167 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 in a non-STEM field.
#7: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 336 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.
#8: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 3,973 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
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