Success Stories: 19 I-140 Approvals on May 8, 2026

The following success stories highlight 19 I-140 petition approvals on May 8, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B case, 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 (1)

#1: EB-1A in AI for Science

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in AI for Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 1,306 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 upfront premium processing.

EB-1B Approvals (1)

#2: EB-1B in Biotechnologies

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Biotechnologies.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 175 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.

NIW Approvals (17)

#3: NIW in Structural Engineering

Born in Jordan 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 Structural Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 25 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.

#4: NIW in Anatomical Study

This Chinese-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 Anatomical Study.

The applicant holds an M.Med. degree and had 103 publications and 1,410 citations at filing.

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

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

#5: NIW in Biomedical Sciences

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 1,160 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 without premium processing and was approved in 668 days.

#6: NIW in Biomedical Engineering

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 155 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.

#7: NIW in Biomedical Sciences

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Consultant in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 705 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.

#8: NIW in Computer Science

This Taiwanese-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 Computer Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 31 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.

#9: NIW in Safety-Critical Autonomous Systems

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Software Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Safety-Critical Autonomous Systems.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 184 citations at the time of filing.

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

#10: NIW in Neuroscience

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 147 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.

#11: NIW in Agriculture

Born in Nepal 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 Agriculture.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 70 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.

#12: NIW in Material Chemistry

This Ukrainian-born applicant residing in Slovenia works as an Engineer Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Material Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 63 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.

Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#13: NIW in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Data Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 44 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.

#14: NIW in Translational Bioengineering

An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Translational Bioengineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 110 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#15: NIW in Bioinformatics

Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar 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 144 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 Biomedical Engineering / Molecular and Cellular Biology

This Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering / Molecular and Cellular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 123 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#17: NIW in Cancer Research

Born in Bangladesh 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 Cancer Research.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 92 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.

#18: NIW in Pharmacology & Toxicology

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacology & Toxicology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 108 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.

#19: NIW in Medicine

Born in Greece and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a PGY-2 Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 26 publications and 631 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 4 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.