9 I-140 Approvals on August 12, 2026
The following success stories highlight 9 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 12, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 8 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details 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, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 235 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.
NIW Approvals (8)
#2: NIW in Immunology
A Chinese-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 Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 776 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.
#3: NIW in Biochemistry
Born and residing in India, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to become a Urology Assistant Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 98 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.
#4: NIW in Heliophysics
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Heliophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 22 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: NIW in System Security
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Professor of Computer Science. The NIW petition was approved in System Security.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 31 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.
#6: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Manufacturing Engineer in industry and proposes to become an Additive Manufacturing Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 9 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.
#7: NIW in Petroleum Engineering
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Petroleum Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 28 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Student and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 60 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.
#9: NIW in Quantum Science and Technology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior R&D Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Science and Technology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 312 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.
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