Success Stories: 21 I-140 Approvals on September 11, 2026

The following success stories highlight 21 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 11, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 20 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 (1)

#1: EB-1A in Electronic Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Electronic Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 450 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.

NIW Approvals (20)

#2: NIW in Renewable Energy Systems

An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Renewable Energy Systems.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 34 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.

#3: NIW in Environmental Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Laboratory Manager II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 36 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.

#4: NIW in Bioinformatics

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 782 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.

#5: NIW in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Quantitative Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 511 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.

#6: NIW in Electrical Engineering

A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 27 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.

#7: NIW in Food Science

Born in Indonesia and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an RD&A Senior Scientist - Beverage in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 159 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.

#8: NIW in Chemistry

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 195 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.

#9: NIW in Statistics in Healthcare

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Scientist and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Statistics in Healthcare.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 49 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#10: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Level 3 Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 27 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 Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#11: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction

Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The NIW petition was approved in Human-Computer Interaction.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 17 publications and 67 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

#12: NIW in Applied Mathematics

A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student/Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Mathematics.

The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 15 publications and 142 citations.

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 through the exceptional ability pathway.

#13: NIW in Plant Molecular Biology

Born in Syria 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 Plant Molecular Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 218 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 a premium processing upgrade.

#14: NIW in Space Science

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 120 publications and 644 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#15: NIW in Neurological Surgery

Born in Mexico 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 Neurological Surgery.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 11 publications and 23 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#16: NIW in Surgery

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

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 42 publications and 114 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.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#17: NIW in Biomedical Engineering

Born in the United Kingdom 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 Biomedical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 46 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#18: NIW in Chemical Engineering

An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 308 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.

#19: NIW in Economics

Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Junior Research Analyst and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Economics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 38 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.

#20: NIW in Distributed Systems

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Quantitative Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Distributed Systems.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 157 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.

#21: NIW in Educational Measurement and Statistics

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Psychometrician I, Measurement & Testing, Examinations and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Educational Measurement and Statistics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 188 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.