Success Stories: 13 I-140 Approvals on September 18, 2026

The following success stories highlight 13 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 18, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 12 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.

Each summary 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 Human Immunology

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 6,131 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.

NIW Approvals (12)

#2: NIW in Plant Physiology and Horticulture

A Nicaraguan-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 Plant Physiology and Horticulture.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 380 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#3: NIW in Neural Disease

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Research/Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Neuroscience Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Neural Disease.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 515 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 693 days.

#4: NIW in Industrial Engineering

An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoc Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 131 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#5: NIW in Electrical Engineering

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 37 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 Crop Science

A Filipino-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Crop Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 49 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 770 days.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#7: NIW in Network Cell and Molecular Biology

Born in China 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 Network Cell and Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 412 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.

#8: NIW in Medicine

A Syrian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Neurology Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 22 publications and 81 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.

#9: NIW in Earth Science

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 Earth Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 715 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.

#10: NIW in Building Energy Modeling

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Engineer - Energy Modeling in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Building Energy Modeling.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 319 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Climate-Smart Agriculture

Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Environmental Modeling Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Climate-Smart Agriculture.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 49 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.

#12: NIW in Material Chemistry

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Material Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 32 publications and 1,064 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.

#13: NIW in Molecular Biology

Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 420 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.