Success Stories: 16 Approvals on August 28, 2026

The following success stories highlight 16 petition approvals reported on August 28, 2026. These approvals include 15 NIW cases and 1 O-1A case. 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 Renewable Energy

Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Renewable Energy.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 99 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.

#2: NIW in Computational Genomics

A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Bioinformatics Scientist II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Genomics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 284 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.

#3: NIW in Oral Pathology

Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Oral Pathology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 366 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#4: NIW in Applied Physics

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Physics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 8 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 upfront premium processing.

#5: NIW in Physics

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Senior Optical Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 18 publications and 199 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 Structural Engineering

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Bridge Designer in industry and proposes to remain in the same employment in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 47 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.

#7: NIW in Data Science

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Data Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 46 citations at the time of filing.

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

#8: NIW in Chemistry

An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 32 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#9: NIW in Immunology

Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 108 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.

#10: NIW in Business Management

An Iranian-born applicant residing in Germany works as a Project Lead and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Management. The NIW petition was approved in Business Management.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 689 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#11: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics

Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 27 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.

#12: NIW in Ophthalmology

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Ophthalmology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 92 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.

#13: NIW in Orthopaedic Surgery

Born and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon and proposes to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The NIW petition was approved in Orthopaedic Surgery.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 67 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#14: NIW in Anesthesiology

A Libyan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Fellow-Physician-GME and proposes to become a Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Anesthesiology.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. degree and had 22 publications and 364 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 upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#15: NIW in Surgery

Born in Egypt and residing in the United Kingdom, this applicant works as a Registrar in Burns and Plastic Surgery and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Surgery.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. degree and had 12 publications and 780 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 757 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

O-1A Approvals (1)

#16: O-1A in Computational Chemistry and Materials Discovery

A German-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Founding Member of Technical Staff in industry. The O-1A petition was approved in Computational Chemistry and Materials Discovery.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 150 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the California Service Center with upfront premium processing.