Success Stories: 12 I-140 Approvals on June 19, 2026
The following success stories highlight 12 I-140 petition approvals on June 19, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1B cases and 10 NIW cases. Client names 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, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1B Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1B in Forest Economics and Finance
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Forest Economics and Finance.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 91 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.
#2: EB-1B in Agricultural Economics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Agricultural Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 278 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (10)
#3: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in Bangladesh 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 124 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.
#4: NIW in Cybersecurity
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a master's candidate and proposes to become a Cybersecurity Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Cybersecurity.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 158 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 Cell Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 150 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.
#6: NIW in Cyber-Physical Systems
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Engineer, AI Framework Software in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cyber-Physical Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 176 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.
#7: NIW in Machine Learning Systems
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning Systems.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 publications and 102 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 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 Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#9: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 10 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 105 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Genomics
Born in Peru and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 171 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.
#12: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 685 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.