Success Stories: 14 I-140 Approvals on April 27, 2026

The following success stories highlight 14 I-140 petition approvals on April 27, 2026. These approvals include 14 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.

NIW Approvals (14)

#1: NIW in Biomedical Science

Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Staff Physician and proposes to become an Associate Staff. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 1,192 citations at 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#2: NIW in Biomedical Engineering

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 390 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#3: NIW in Civil Engineering

Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Civil Engineer and proposes to become a Catastrophe Modeling Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 107 citations at filing.

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

#4: NIW in Diagnostic Radiology

An Indian-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 Diagnostic Radiology.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 25 publications and 544 citations at filing.

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

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#5: NIW in Power Electronics

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Power Electronics Project Software Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Power Electronics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 102 citations at filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 5 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#6: NIW in Computational Engineering

A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 266 citations at 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 Alternative Fuels

Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Alternative Fuels.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 152 citations at 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.

#8: NIW in Computational Biology

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Research Assistant / Graduate Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 63 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#9: NIW in Psychiatry

Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Attending Psychiatrist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Psychiatry.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 9 publications and 29 citations at 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#10: NIW in Plant Science

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Researcher and Extension Specialist. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 13 citations at 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 Molecular Biology & Genetics

Born in the United Arab Emirates and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Cancer Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology & Genetics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 114 citations at 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.

#12: NIW in Clinical Medicine

A Hong Kong-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 232 citations at 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 Molecular Biology

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 106 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#14: NIW in Bioinformatics

A Chinese-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 Bioinformatics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 32 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.