8 I-140 Approvals on October 7, 2026
The following success stories highlight 8 NIW I-140 petition approvals reported on October 7, 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 Laser-Based Advanced Manufacturing
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Laser-Based Advanced Manufacturing.
The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree and had 7 publications and 25 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.
#2: NIW in Oncoimmunology
A Taiwanese-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 Oncoimmunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 135 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.
#3: NIW in Mathematics
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 14 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.
#4: NIW in Computational Medical Imaging
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Student) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Medical Imaging.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 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 Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Biophysics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biophysics.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At the time of filing, the applicant had 5 publications and 112 citations.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Agronomy
Born in Nepal 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 Agronomy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 28 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.
#7: NIW in Computational Climate Science
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Climate Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 76 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 Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 29 publications and 414 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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