Success Stories: 12 I-140 Approvals on May 27, 2026
The following success stories highlight 12 I-140 petition approvals on May 27, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A 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-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Novel Devices
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 petition was approved under EB-1A in Novel Devices.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 968 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 Bioengineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 466 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (10)
#3: NIW in Geology
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Geology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 50 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 Pharmacology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar-employee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 542 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in Cyprus 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 Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 49 publications and 35 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Metabolic Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Metabolic Engineer and proposes to become a Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Metabolic Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 406 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 Cancer Biology
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 101 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.
#8: NIW in Functional Genomics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Functional Genomics (Poultry and Animal Genomics). The NIW petition was approved in Functional Genomics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 25 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 upfront premium processing.
#9: NIW in Computational Biomedical Imaging
Born in India 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 Computational Biomedical Imaging.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 865 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 upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Geotechnical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Consultant, Geotechnical Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geotechnical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 17 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Neurosurgery
An applicant born and residing in Canada works as a Resident and proposes to become a Senior Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosurgery.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 39 publications and 846 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#12: NIW in Petroleum Engineering
Born in Mexico 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 Petroleum Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 19 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.