Success Stories: 19 I-140 Approvals on September 25, 2026

The following success stories highlight 19 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 25, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 17 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-1A Approvals (2)

#1: EB-1A in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 2,422 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.

#2: EB-1A in Biotechnologies

A Chinese-born applicant residing in China works as a Professor and proposes to become a Principal Scientist/Associate Director. The EB-1A petition was approved in Biotechnologies.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 52 publications and 493 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 1,083 days.

Notable: Approved without recommendation letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

NIW Approvals (17)

#3: NIW in Pathology

Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pathology.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 4 publications and 53 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.

#4: NIW in Applied Machine Learning

An applicant born in the Republic of Congo and residing in the United States is currently a Student Researcher and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 632 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) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

#5: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate Scientist I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 170 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.

#6: NIW in Chemistry

A Zimbabwean-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Associate Research Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 1,750 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#7: NIW in Computer Science

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 63 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.

#8: NIW in Biomedical Engineering

An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 19 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 Enteric Neuroscience

Born in Malaysia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Enteric Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 957 citations at the time of filing.

The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#10: NIW in Applied Artificial Intelligence

A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Instructional Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 23 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.

#11: NIW in Developmental Psychology

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 45 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 upfront premium processing.

#12: NIW in Medical Imaging

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Magnetic Resonance (MR) Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Imaging.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 159 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.

#13: NIW in Nuclear Engineering

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Nuclear & Chemical Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Nuclear Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 5 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.

#14: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Teaching Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Human-Computer Interaction.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 47 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.

#15: NIW in Biostatistics

Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in Biostatistics and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 173 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.

#16: NIW in Geotechnical Engineering

A South Korean-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 Geotechnical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 148 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.

#17: NIW in Cancer Genetics

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Genetics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 434 citations at the time of filing.

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

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#18: NIW in Biochemistry

A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Life Sciences Postdoctoral Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 169 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#19: NIW in Cardiovascular Engineering

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 Cardiovascular Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 6 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.