Success Stories: 14 I-140 Approvals on September 9, 2026

The following success stories highlight 14 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 9, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1B case and 13 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-1B Approvals (1)

#1: EB-1B in Virology

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 EB-1B petition was approved in Virology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 421 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 (13)

#2: NIW in Biomedical Sciences

An Iranian-born applicant residing in Canada is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 394 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: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#3: NIW in Clinical Medicine

Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Physician in industry and proposes to become a Researcher in Clinical Medicine. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 13 publications and 233 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center and then back to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while undergoing multiple service center transfers.

#4: NIW in Power System Engineering

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 251 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 Computer Science

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Machine Learning Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 808 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.

#6: NIW in Artificial Intelligence

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Vice President, Artificial Intelligence Research Lead in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 773 citations at the time of filing.

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

#7: NIW in Applied Biological Sciences

Born in Ethiopia and residing in South Africa, this applicant works as a Professor (Associate Professor) and proposes to become a Research Associate Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Biological Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 1,325 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 without premium processing and was approved in 762 days.

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

#8: NIW in Optical Spectroscopy

A Nepalese-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 Optical Spectroscopy.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 1 publication and 22 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.

#9: NIW in Nano-bio Engineering

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nano-bio Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 781 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 Health Economics

A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Health Economics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 57 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.

#11: NIW in Immunology

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 4,933 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 Operation Research

An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Operation Research.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 30 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.

#13: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Materials Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 24 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 without premium processing and was approved in 746 days.

#14: NIW in Molecular Biology

A Filipino-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 63 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.