Success Stories: 15 I-140 Approvals on August 31, 2026
The following success stories highlight 15 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 31, 2026. These approvals include 4 EB-1A cases, 1 EB-1B case, and 10 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 (4)
#1: EB-1A in Veterinary Anatomical Pathology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident of Veterinary Anatomic Pathology and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Veterinary Anatomical Pathology.
The applicant holds a D.V.M. degree and had 8 publications and 263 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 with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: EB-1A in Metabolic Biology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Metabolic Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 1,146 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 with upfront premium processing.
#3: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 30 publications and 2,659 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.
#4: EB-1A in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same employment. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 733 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#5: EB-1B in Education
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Education.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 253 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, 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.
NIW Approvals (10)
#6: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 160 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.
#7: NIW in Molecular Diagnostics
Born in Poland and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Chief Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Diagnostics.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 8 publications and 43 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Veterinary Science
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory Technologist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Veterinary Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 75 publications and 1,568 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 Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Machine Learning Engineer I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 97 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Chemistry
A Filipino-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 Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 134 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.
#11: NIW in Biochemistry
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 2,079 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, 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.
#12: NIW in Cardiovascular Epidemiology
A Pakistani-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 Cardiovascular Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 51 publications and 1,184 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 742 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#13: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Aerospace Control Systems Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Aerospace Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 63 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.
#14: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 214 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 77 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.