Success Stories: 11 I-140 Approvals on July 23, 2026
The following success stories highlight 11 I-140 petition approvals reported on July 23, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 9 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Biological Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biological Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 142 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.
#2: EB-1A in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 1,698 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 (9)
#3: NIW in Analytical Chemistry
Born in Kenya and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 407 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.
#4: NIW in Molecular Cell Biology
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 175 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.
#5: NIW in Electronics Engineering
Born and residing in Taiwan, this applicant works as a Technical Manager in industry and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Electronics Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 111 publications and 66 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#6: NIW in Finance
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Finance.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 130 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#7: NIW in Engineering Science
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 209 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Internal Medicine
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Hospitalist in industry 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 6 publications and 125 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#9: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Egypt 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 Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 63 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Hematology
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Hematology and Oncology Fellow Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Hematology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 66 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.
#11: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 86 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.