Success Stories: 19 I-140 Approvals on October 12, 2026

The following success stories highlight 19 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 12, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1B case and 18 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.

Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.

EB-1B Approvals (1)

#1: EB-1B in Financial Accounting

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Professor of Accounting (Tenured) and proposes to become an Associate Professor. The EB-1B petition was approved in Financial Accounting.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had no publications and no citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

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

NIW Approvals (18)

#2: NIW in Molecular Biology

Born in India 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 Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 265 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 665 days.

#3: NIW in Pediatric Nephrology

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

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 27 publications and 135 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 674 days.

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

#4: NIW in Human Molecular Genetics

Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Human Molecular Genetics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 515 citations at the time of filing.

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

#5: NIW in Medicine

An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Honorary Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 360 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. 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.

#6: NIW in Chemical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to become a Senior Cathode Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 37 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 without premium processing and was approved in 692 days.

#7: NIW in Applied Linguistics

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in Pakistan works as a Professor in Applied Linguistics and proposes to become an Associate Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Linguistics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 722 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 694 days. 

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while residing outside the United States, and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#8: NIW in Computational Chemistry

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 334 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 680 days.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#9: NIW in Biomedical Science

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

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 10 publications and 96 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 Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Earth Observation

Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become a Research and Applications Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Earth Observation.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 657 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.

#11: NIW in Immune Cell Signaling

A Sri Lankan-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 Immune Cell Signaling.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 55 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#12: NIW in Cancer Research

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 1,094 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.

#13: NIW in Medical Science

Born in Syria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to become an R1 Resident/Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Science.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 6 publications and 18 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: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#14: NIW in Artificial Intelligence

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United Kingdom works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Machine Learning Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 54 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 without premium processing and was approved in 673 days.

#15: NIW in Physical Chemistry

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 305 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 without premium processing and was approved in 813 days.

#16: NIW in Behavioral Neuroscience

An Argentine-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Behavioral Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 55 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#17: NIW in Conservation Biology

Born in South Korea 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 Conservation Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 119 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.

#18: NIW in Medical Artificial Intelligence

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Health Informatics Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 24 publications and 183 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.

#19: NIW in Materials Engineering

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become an R&D Scientist and Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 47 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.