Success Stories: 15 I-140 Approvals on September 10, 2026
The following success stories highlight 15 I-140 NIW petition approvals reported on September 10, 2026. 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.
NIW Approvals (15)
#1: NIW in Quantum Computing
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Computing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 351 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#2: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Engineer 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 15 publications and 155 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: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoc. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 32 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.
#4: NIW in Immunology
A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 1,135 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.
#5: NIW in Immunology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow 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 291 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.
#6: NIW in Materials Science
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Materials Scientist I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 149 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.
#7: NIW in Solar Energy Storage
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Researcher) and proposes to become a Senior Engineer of Energy Systems in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Solar Energy Storage.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 15 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.
#8: NIW in Epigenetics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epigenetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 24 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.
#9: NIW in Geochemistry
Born in Ethiopia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 49 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 Biomedical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Researcher/Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Associate Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 78 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Born in Syria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 70 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters 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.
#12: NIW in Nanobiotechnology
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Nanobiotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 235 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 Chemical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant/Graduate Student Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 33 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 Applied Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Engineer, Autonomous Vehicles in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 957 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.
#15: NIW in Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 138 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.