Success Stories: 19 I-140 Approvals on March 31, 2026
The following success stories highlight 19 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 17 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 (2)
#1: EB-1A in Dermatology
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Dermatology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 137 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Geographic Information Science
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Geographic Information Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 64 publications and 1,517 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.
NIW Approvals (17)
#3: NIW in Social Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Social Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 126 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 117 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#4: NIW in Clinical Medicine
This applicant, born in Egypt and residing in the United States, works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.The applicant holds an MBBCh and had 7 publications and 150 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student who proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 85 citations at 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.
#6: NIW in Neuroscience
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States, this individual works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become an Assistant Professional Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 872 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.
#7: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student who proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 75 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center, later transferred to the Texas Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Biotechnologies
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate, Senior, and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnologies.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 2,153 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#9: NIW in STEM Education
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in STEM Education.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 241 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.
#10: NIW in Public Health
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in Japan works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become a Public Health Epidemiologist. The NIW petition was approved in Public Health.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 75 publications and 259 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 473 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing and the petition was approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Science Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 173 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#12: NIW in Pharmaceutical Science
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States, this individual works as a Post Doctoral Scientist - Health Outcomes in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 70 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.
#13: NIW in Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit
Born in Vietnam and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become an RFIC Designer. The NIW petition was approved in Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 27 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing and the petition was approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Computational Modeling
This Mexican-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 Computational Modeling.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 33 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.
#15: NIW in Computer Science
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 Computer Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 31 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.
#16: NIW in Marine Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States, this individual works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Marine Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 160 citations at 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 624 days.
#17: NIW in Biology
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student who proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biology.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 107 citations at 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.
#18: NIW in Applied Mathematics
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Mathematics.The applicant did not claim an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 3 publications and 29 citations.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway.
#19: NIW in Electronic Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electronic Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 353 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.