Success Stories: 15 I-140 Approvals on March 27, 2026
The following success stories highlight 15 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 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.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Reproductive Biology
Born in France and residing in the United States, this Research Associate proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Reproductive Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 305 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.
NIW Approvals (14)
#2: NIW in Vision Science
This Indian-born Research Associate, Senior, living in the United States intends to maintain the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Vision Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 91 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and 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.
#3: NIW in Renal Physiology
Born in Brazil and now residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Researcher in Renal Physiology. The NIW petition was approved in Renal Physiology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 329 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.
#4: NIW in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Currently a Ph.D. candidate, this Nepalese-born applicant based in the United States proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial and Systems Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 71 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Residing in the United States, this Chinese-born applicant works as a Senior 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 16 publications and 182 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Ph.D. candidate from Lebanon and living in the United States, this applicant proposes a transition to an Assistant Professor role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 34 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 Neuroradiology
Working as an Assistant Professor of Neuroradiology, this Turkish-born applicant based in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroradiology.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 11 publications and 123 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Veterinary Medicine
Currently residing in the United States, this applicant from India works as an International Postdoctoral Research Associate and intends to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Veterinary Medicine.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 351 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.
#9: NIW in Computer Science
This Chinese-born applicant, who is currently residing in the United States, works as a Computer Scientist and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 52 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Petroleum Production Engineering
Working as a Flow Assurance Engineer in industry, this Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Petroleum Production Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 48 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.
#11: NIW in Environmental Science
This applicant, born in China and now living in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral and proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 284 citations at 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 819 days.
#12: NIW in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Currently a Ph.D. student, this Nepalese-born applicant living in the United States proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences.The applicant qualified through the exceptional ability pathway and did not claim an advanced degree. At filing, the applicant had 11 publications and 191 citations.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Clinical Epidemiology
Based in the United States, this applicant from Taiwan is currently an MPH candidate and proposes to become a Resident Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Epidemiology.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 8 publications and 29 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Biotechnology
Born in China and now residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 247 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Respiratory Biology
This Indian-born applicant currently living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Respiratory Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 521 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.