Success Stories: 13 I-140 Approvals on July 15, 2026

The following success stories highlight 13 I-140 petition approvals on July 15, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 2 EB-1B cases, and 10 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 (1)

#1: EB-1A in Biomedical Research

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biomedical Research.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 706 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 828 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

EB-1B Approvals (2)

#2: EB-1B in Astrophysics

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Astrophysics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 80 publications and 3,962 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.

#3: EB-1B in Risk Management and Insurance

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become an Associate Professor. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Risk Management and Insurance.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 75 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

NIW Approvals (10)

#4: NIW in Analytical Chemistry

Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as an R&D 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 3 publications and 50 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 without premium processing and was approved in 873 days.

Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#5: NIW in Gerontology

A Filipino-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Gerontology.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 23 publications and 168 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#6: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 135 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.

#7: NIW in Computer Science

A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 108 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.

#8: NIW in Biocomputing

Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher in Biocomputing and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Biocomputing.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 108 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#9: NIW in Diagnostic Radiology

A Lebanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Diagnostic Radiology.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 12 publications and 25 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 in a non-STEM field.

#10: NIW in Advanced Engineering Materials

Born in Hong Kong and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Engineering Materials.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 305 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Biomedical Science

Born in China 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 Science.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 59 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 714 days.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#12: NIW in Transportation Engineering

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 166 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.

#13: NIW in Machine Learning

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 930 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.