Success Stories: 23 I-140 Approvals on March 25, 2026
The following success stories highlight 23 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 3 EB-1A cases and 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.
EB-1A Approvals (3)
#1: EB-1A in Materials Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student who proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Materials Science.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 764 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.
#2: EB-1A in Computer Science
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an LLM Arch Manager and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Computer Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 1,319 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 174 days.
#3: EB-1A in Clinical and Translational Medicine
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Clinical and Translational Medicine.The applicant holds an MBBS and had 53 publications and 2,280 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (20)
#4: NIW in Electrical Engineering
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 Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 25 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 Immunology
This Armenian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 1,079 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.
#6: NIW in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Technical Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical and Environmental Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 1,378 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Epidemiologic-Implementation Research
This Thai-born applicant residing in the United States is a Ph.D. student who proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiologic-Implementation Research.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 110 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 Robotics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student who proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 152 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior AI 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 20 publications and 1,530 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. 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.
#10: NIW in Computer Systems Engineering
Born in Japan 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 Computer Systems Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 32 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 Mental Health Services
This applicant from Singapore, residing in the United States, is a Ph.D. student who proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Mental Health Services.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 52 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student who proposes to work as a Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 57 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Computational Biology
This Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 57 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#14: NIW in Pavement Engineering
Born in Vietnam 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 Pavement Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 257 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Electrical Engineering
This Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to work as a Postdoctoral Researcher - Modeling and Stability for Modern Power Systems. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 43 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Cancer Research
Born in India 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 Cancer Research.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 411 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#17: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
This South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 362 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.
#18: NIW in Quantum Technologies
Born in Portugal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Technologies.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 375 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#19: NIW in Chemistry
This Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior 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 12 publications and 392 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.
#20: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 2 publications and 102 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#21: NIW in Civil Engineering
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 15 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.
#22: NIW in Social Welfare and Gerontechnology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. candidate who proposes to become a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Social Welfare and Gerontechnology.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 35 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#23: NIW in Bioengineering
This South Korean-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 Bioengineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 552 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted, and the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.