Success Stories: 20 I-140 Approvals on May 22, 2026
The following success stories highlight 20 I-140 petition approvals on May 22, 2026. These approvals include 20 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.
NIW Approvals (20)
#1: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
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 Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 95 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.
#2: NIW in Computer Science
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 23 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.
#3: NIW in Magnetism
Born in Pakistan 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 Magnetism.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 246 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.
#4: NIW in Computational Materials Science
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Battery Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 56 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.
#5: NIW in Computer Science
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 80 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.
#6: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Spanish-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Artificial Intelligence Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 95 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.
#7: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Data Analyst and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 77 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.
#8: NIW in Neuroscience
A Brazilian-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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 332 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#9: NIW in Neurosurgery
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Acting Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosurgery.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 53 publications and 53 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.
#10: NIW in Apparel and Textile Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Apparel and Textile Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 101 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.
#11: NIW in Cognitive Neuroscience
An Irish-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Associate Project Scientist, Step 1 and proposes to become an Associate Project Scientist, Step 2. The NIW petition was approved in Cognitive Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 480 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.
#12: NIW in Computational Chemistry
Born in Brazil 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 Computational Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 105 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Building Energy
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Climate and Energy Consultant in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Building Energy.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 89 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.
#14: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Statistical Associate II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 719 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.
#15: NIW in Computer Science
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an AI Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 51 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 Epidemiology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 409 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#17: NIW in Applied Microeconometrics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Microeconometrics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 30 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.
#18: NIW in Health Policy Research
Born in Taiwan 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 Health Policy Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 335 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.
#19: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 58 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.
#20: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 701 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.