Success Stories: 18 I-140 Approvals on July 13, 2026

The following success stories highlight 18 I-140 petition approvals on July 13, 2026. These approvals include 18 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.

NIW Approvals (18)

#1: NIW in Electrical Engineering

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 121 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.

#2: NIW in Bioinformatics

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 Bioinformatics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 145 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#3: NIW in Food Science

Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate I and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 224 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.

#4: NIW in Biochemistry

A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 799 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.

#5: NIW in Biomedical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Biomedical Engineer and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 11 publications and 77 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.

#6: NIW in Neurosurgical Oncology

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosurgical Oncology.

The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 20 publications and 456 citations at the time of filing.

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

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

#7: NIW in Molecular Microbiology

Born in Thailand and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Institutional Biosafety Administrator and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Microbiology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 169 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 a premium processing upgrade.

#8: NIW in Electromagnetic Systems

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become an RFIC Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electromagnetic Systems.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 26 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.

#9: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 12 publications and 53 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.

#10: NIW in Machine Learning

A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.

The applicant qualified through the exceptional ability pathway and did not claim an advanced degree. At the time of filing, the applicant had 11 publications and 303 citations.

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

Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Translational Medicine

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Translational Medicine.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 112 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.

#12: NIW in Robotics

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Autonomy Engineer II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 131 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#13: NIW in Biomedical Engineering

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 36 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.

#14: NIW in Electric Power Systems

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Electrical Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electric Power Systems.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 189 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.

#15: NIW in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine

Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Translational Cardiovascular Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 15 publications and 187 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#16: NIW in Biochemistry

A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 40 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.

#17: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 36 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.

#18: NIW in Computer Science

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 40 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.