Success Stories: 21 I-140 Approvals on October 28, 2026

The following success stories highlight 21 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 28, 2026, including 3 EB-1A approvals and 18 NIW approvals. 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 (3)

#1: EB-1A in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry 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 14 publications and 578 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 7 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#2: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 3,167 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#3: EB-1A in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry 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 21 publications and 765 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.

NIW Approvals (18)

#4: NIW in Internal Medicine

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Nocturnist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.

The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 39 publications and 149 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.

Notable: Approved with a non-STEM field.

#5: NIW in Electrical Engineering

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 21 publications and 217 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.

#6: NIW in Therapeutic Development

A Chinese-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 Therapeutic Development.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 153 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.

#7: NIW in Medicine

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Professor and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 273 publications and 4,723 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 with a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#8: NIW in Affective Computing

A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Affective Computing.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 712 citations at the time of filing.

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

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#9: NIW in Material Science

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 428 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.

#10: NIW in Mental and Behavioral Health Prevention Research

A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mental and Behavioral Health Prevention Research.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 28 publications and 92 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Translational Virology

Born in Egypt 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 Translational Virology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 45 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.

#12: NIW in Immunology-Driven Surgical Science

An Indonesian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to become a General Surgery Resident. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology-Driven Surgical Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 374 citations at the time of filing.

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

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#13: NIW in Applied Mental Health Research

Born in Romania 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 Applied Mental Health Research.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 579 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 Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 298 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.

Notable: Approved with a non-STEM field.

#15: NIW in Health Services Research and Policy

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Research Professor in Public Health Sciences. The NIW petition was approved in Health Services Research and Policy.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 789 citations at the time of filing.

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

#16: NIW in Material Science

A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Appointee in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 275 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.

#17: NIW in Surface Chemistry and Nanocatalysis

Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Chemist, Interfacial Engineering in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Surface Chemistry and Nanocatalysis.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 420 citations at the time of filing.

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

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#18: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Assistant Professor and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 264 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#19: NIW in Laboratory Automation

Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar in industry and proposes to become a Project Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Laboratory Automation.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 1,501 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.

#20: NIW in Medicine

A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 118 publications and 2,521 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 with a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#21: NIW in Robotics

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 115 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.