The following success stories highlight 14 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 5 EB-1A cases and 9 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 (5)
#1: EB-1A in Cardiology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cardiology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 47 publications and 649 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 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.
#2: EB-1A in Energy Storage
Currently residing in China, this Chinese-born applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Energy Storage.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 51 publications and 4,185 citations at 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: The applicant was residing outside the United States.
#3: EB-1A in Environmental Chemistry
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate IV and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Environmental Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 45 publications and 1,273 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#4: EB-1A in Analytical Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Senior Scientist in industry. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 808 citations at 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.
#5: EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as a CEO in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 1,350 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.
NIW Approvals (9)
#6: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Professor. The petition was approved under NIW in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 59 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.
#7: NIW in Chemical Engineering
This Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The petition was approved under NIW in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 17 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Computer Science
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Professor. The petition was approved under NIW in Computer Science.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 59 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.
#9: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in South Korea 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 NIW in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 140 citations at 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.
#10: NIW in Plant Molecular Genetics
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Project Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Plant Molecular Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 309 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.
#11: NIW in Quantum Nanomaterials
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Process Engineer Level 3 in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Quantum Nanomaterials.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 278 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Fire Safety Research Engineer. The petition was approved under NIW in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 52 citations at 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 Materials Chemistry
Born in Trinidad and Tobago and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Technician in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Materials Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 631 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Materials Engineering
This South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Materials Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 37 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.
