Success Stories: 17 I-140 Approvals on March 5, 2026

The following success stories highlight 17 I-140 petition approvals issued on March 5, 2026. This group includes 3 EB-1A approvals and 14 NIW approvals. Client names have been omitted to protect confidentiality.

Each summary below includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, role, credentials, letters submitted, service center, and premium processing strategy.

EB-1A Approvals (3)

#1: EB-1A in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

Born in India and residing in the United States, this client works as a Principal Research Associate and proposes to continue in the same employment. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 2,088 citations at filing.

Supported by 6 recommendation letters and no testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#2: EB-1A in Hemato-Oncology

This client, born and residing in Israel, serves as a Director, Clinical Trials Service and Attending Physician and proposes to work as a Researcher in Hemato-oncology. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Hemato-Oncology.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 62 publications and 2,944 citations at filing.

The case was filed without recommendation or testimonial letters and was adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.

Notable: This case was approved without recommendation or testimonial letters, and the applicant was residing abroad.

#3: EB-1A in Mechanical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this client works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 506 citations at filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters and no testimonial letters, the petition was adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing.

NIW Approvals (14)

#4: NIW in Environmental Engineering

This client, born in Ethiopia and residing in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition in Environmental Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 274 citations at filing.

The case was approved without supporting letters and was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#5: NIW in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this client works as a Research Engineer and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition in Computer Science was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 553 citations at filing.

The case included no recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, and it was adjudicated at the SCOPS Texas Facility without premium processing in 71 days.

Notable: This was a non-premium-processing approval completed in 71 days.

#6: NIW in Photonics Engineering

This client, born in Ghana and residing in the United States, works as a Field Service Engineer in industry and proposes to stay in the same role. The NIW petition in Photonics Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 113 citations at filing.

The petition was approved without supporting letters and was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#7: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this client works as a Research and Development Engineer and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition in Mechanical Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 449 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 letters of recommendation, the case was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#8: NIW in Public Health Nursing

This client, born in Uganda and residing in the United States, works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition in Public Health Nursing was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 434 citations at filing.

The petition was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade and no supporting letters.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#9: NIW in Remote Sensing

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this client works as a Signal Analysis Engineer and proposes to continue in the same employment. The NIW petition in Remote Sensing was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 33 publications and 1,025 citations at filing.

The case was approved without recommendation or testimonial letters and was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#10: NIW in Computer Engineering

This client, born in Nepal and residing in the United States, works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to work as a Senior Software Engineer, Aerial. The NIW petition in Computer Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 28 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the petition was adjudicated at the SCOPS Texas Facility with upfront premium processing.

#11: NIW in Labor Economics

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this client works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to work as an Economic Research Economist. The NIW petition in Labor Economics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 110 citations at filing.

The case was approved without supporting letters and was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade. This case was filed in a non-STEM-designated field.

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

#12: NIW in Machine Learning

This client, born in China and residing in the United States, was a Ph.D. student and proposed to work as a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition in Machine Learning was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 6 publications and 68 citations at filing.

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

#13: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in the Republic of Korea and residing in the United States, this client works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition in Mechanical Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 1,236 citations at filing.

The case included 1 testimonial letter, and it was adjudicated at the NSC, later transferred to the TSC, with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: This case involved a transfer from the NSC to the TSC before approval.

#14: NIW in Agricultural and Resource Economics

This client, born in South Korea and residing in the United States, works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition in Agricultural and Resource Economics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 16 citations at filing.

The case included 1 testimonial letter, and it was adjudicated at the SCOPS Texas Facility without premium processing in 64 days. This case was filed in a non-STEM-designated field.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field through non-premium processing in 64 days.

#15: NIW in Artificial Intelligence

Born in China and residing in the United States, this client was a Ph.D. student and proposed to work as an Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition in Artificial Intelligence was approved.

The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified under the exceptional ability pathway.

At the time of filing, the applicant had 11 publications and 1,151 citations.

Supported by 2 letters of recommendation, the case was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway.

#16: NIW in Civil Engineering

This client, born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, works as a CEI Construction Engineer II in the industry and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition in Civil Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 40 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 letters of recommendation, the petition was adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#17: NIW in Neuroscience

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this client works as a Neuroscientist and proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition in Neuroscience was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 474 citations at filing.

The case was approved without supporting letters and was adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%