Success Stories: 20 Approvals on April 13, 2026
The following success stories highlight 20 petition approvals on April 13, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B case, 17 NIW cases, and 1 O-1A case. 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior R&D Chemist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 98 citations at filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#2: EB-1B in Industrial Engineering
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Industrial Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 69 publications and 2,067 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (17)
#3: NIW in Animal Health
Born in China 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 Animal Health.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 463 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 761 days.
#4: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Hong Kong-born applicant based in the United States, this individual works as a Research Technologist 3 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 2 publications and 14 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.
#5: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as an Engineer in industry 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 47 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Computational Biophysics
A Ph.D. student from Nepal currently living in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biophysics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 29 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.
#7: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Tunisia and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 67 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.
#8: NIW in Structural Biology
A Hong Kong-born Postdoctoral Associate residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 163 citations at 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.
#9: NIW in Engineering
Working as a Principal Scientist, this Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 59 citations at 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.
#10: NIW in Cancer Biology
This Spanish-born applicant, based in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 162 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.
#11: NIW in Biostatistics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States, this individual is a Graduate Assistant and proposes to become a Biostatistician. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 57 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Energy/Environmental Policy
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Policy Researcher and proposes to become an Energy/Environmental Policy Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Energy/Environmental Policy.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 329 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 93 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Microbiology
This applicant from the Republic of Korea, currently residing in the United States, works as a Senior Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Microbiology.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 105 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.
#14: NIW in Thermal-Fluid Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea, this individual works as a Senior Research Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Thermal Design Engineer, Electronic Systems. The NIW petition was approved in Thermal-Fluid Engineering.The applicant qualified through the exceptional ability pathway rather than an advanced degree and had 4 publications and 154 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway while residing outside the United States, without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
This Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as an AI Researcher in Radiology and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence in Radiology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 25 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility and later transferred to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Taiwan 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 Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 101 citations at 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.
#17: NIW in Chemical Bioengineering
A Republic of Korea-born applicant based in the United States, this individual works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Bioengineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 359 citations at 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 Artificial Intelligence
Currently a Ph.D. student, this Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 250 citations at 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.
#19: NIW in Molecular Biology & Genetics
A Biomedical Engineer from Mauritius and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology & Genetics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 91 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.
O-1A Approvals (1)
#20: O-1A in Medicinal Chemistry
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 O-1A petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 100 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the California Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.