Success Stories: 16 I-140 Approvals on August 10, 2026

The following success stories highlight 16 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 10, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 2 EB-1B cases, 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-1A Approvals (1)

#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Member of Technical Staff in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 1,942 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.

EB-1B Approvals (2)

#2: EB-1B in Applied Machine Learning for Medical Imaging

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Principal Artificial Intelligence Software Architect in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning for Medical Imaging.

The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree and had 8 publications and 709 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-1B in Biostatistics

Born in China 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 Biostatistics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 1 publication and 205 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation or testimonial letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 284 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.

NIW Approvals (13)

#4: NIW in Transportation Planning

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professional Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation Planning.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 951 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.

#5: NIW in Food Scientist

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food Scientist.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 111 publications and 5,051 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 292 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#6: NIW in Marine Engineering

Born in Vietnam and residing in South Korea, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Marine Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 37 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#7: NIW in Aerospace Engineering

A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant (GA) Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Aerospace Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 21 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.

#8: NIW in Materials Science Engineering

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 21 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.

#9: NIW in Robotics

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 1,524 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#10: NIW in Gastrointestinal Diseases and Malignancies

Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident PGY-2 and proposes to become an Internal Medicine Resident PGY-3. The NIW petition was approved in Gastrointestinal Diseases and Malignancies.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 9 publications and 78 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Neurosurgery

Born in the Republic of Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosurgery.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 13 publications and 279 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#12: NIW in Health Informatics

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Real-World Evidence Analyst in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Health Informatics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 290 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#13: NIW in Applied Machine Learning

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Faculty Assistant 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 11 publications and 153 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#14: NIW in Materials Engineering

Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 159 publications and 7,196 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 914 days.

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

#15: NIW in Computer Science

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become an Applied Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 78 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.

#16: NIW in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 78 citations at the time of filing.

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