Success Stories: 17 I-140 Approvals on March 30, 2026
The following success stories highlight 17 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B case, and 15 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 Physics
Born in India and residing in China, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Physics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 100 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing and the petition was approved in a non-STEM field.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#2: EB-1B in Rheology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher 6 and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Rheology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 181 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (15)
#3: NIW in Autonomous Robotics Engineering
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Systems Analyst (Robotics and Controls Engineer) in industry, and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Autonomous Robotics Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 32 citations at 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: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Iraq and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to work as a Processor RTL Design Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 46 citations at 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.
#5: NIW in Electrical Engineering
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 35 publications and 902 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Bioinformatics Scientist III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 116 citations at 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.
#7: NIW in Structural Engineering
This applicant, born in Ecuador and residing in the United States, is not currently employed and proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 574 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Operations Research
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Operations Research.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 31 citations at 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 Neuroscience
This Nepalese-born applicant residing in the Republic of Korea works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 696 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#10: NIW in Environmental Chemistry and Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Chemistry and Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 954 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.
#11: NIW in Semiconductor Engineering
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to work as a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Semiconductor Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 358 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Biosensors
This Kuwaiti-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Technical Research Assistant and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biosensors.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 111 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Computer Vision
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to work as a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Vision.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 270 citations at filing.
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Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Bio-integrated Medical Devices
This Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Bio-Integrated Medical Devices.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 1,107 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.
#15: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Morocco and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Teaching Professor and proposes to become a Machine Learning Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 232 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.
#16: NIW in Structural Biology
This Canadian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Structural Biologist and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 611 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#17: NIW in Semiconductor Devices
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher in Semiconductor Devices and proposes to become a Silicon Hardware Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Semiconductor Devices.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 26 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.