Success Stories: 23 I-140 Approvals on August 5, 2026
The following success stories highlight 23 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 5, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 2 EB-1B cases, 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 Advanced Medical Imaging
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Advanced Medical Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 35 publications and 1,737 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 8 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (2)
#2: EB-1B in Statistics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Statistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 107 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 307 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#3: EB-1B in Biostatistics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Quantitative Research Lead in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 80 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)
#4: NIW in Satellite Meteorology
Born and residing in Taiwan, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to work as a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Satellite Meteorology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 51 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#5: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Co-chair of a Chief Resident Council and proposes to become a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 3 publications and 8 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#6: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to work as a Critical Care Medicine Pre-Residency Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.Ch.B. degree and had 4 publications and 38 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. 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.
#7: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Principal Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 201 citations at the time of 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.
#8: NIW in Computational Mathematics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 64 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.
#9: NIW in Civil Structural Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Bridge Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 41 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.
#10: NIW in Bioinformatics in Genetics
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics in Genetics.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 117 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.
#11: NIW in Advanced Manufacturing
Born in the Dominican Republic and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Manufacturing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 3,544 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#12: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 2 publications and 81 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.
#13: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 299 citations at the time of 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.
#14: NIW in Agricultural Science
Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as a Faculty Member and proposes to become a Potato Extension Specialist. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 82 publications and 142 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 without premium processing and was approved in 909 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#15: NIW in Computational Modeling of Batteries
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Cell Engineer, Fleet Analysis in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Modeling of Batteries.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 103 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.
#16: NIW in Optoelectronic Devices
Born in Kyrgyzstan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Silicon Photonics Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Optoelectronic Devices.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 21 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.
#17: NIW in Oral Biology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Endodontics Resident) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Oral Biology.
The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 9 publications and 123 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.
#18: NIW in Biomedical Researcher
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoc in Cancer Research and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Researcher.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 319 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#19: NIW in Immunology
A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 1,256 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.
#20: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 321 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.
#21: NIW in Neuroscience
A Ghanaian-born applicant residing in Germany works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 451 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#22: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Colombia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 120 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.
#23: NIW in Robotic Motion Planning
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Robotic Motion Planning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 141 citations at the time of 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.