Success Stories: 23 I-140 Approvals on November 4, 2026

The following success stories highlight 23 I-140 petition approvals reported on November 4, 2026, including 1 EB-1B approval and 22 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-1B Approvals (1)

#1: EB-1B in Organic Chemistry

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 EB-1B petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 691 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.

NIW Approvals (22)

#2: NIW in Electrical Engineering

A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 20 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#3: NIW in Agricultural Engineering

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

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 69 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.

#4: NIW in Geotechnical Engineering

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 183 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 upfront premium processing.

#5: NIW in Neuroscience

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a doctoral degree and had 52 publications and 587 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.

#6: NIW in Materials Science

A Chilean-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Advisor - Packaging and Devices DPEM TSMS 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 7 publications and 148 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.

#7: NIW in Electrical Engineering

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works in High Frequency Electromagnetic Design and Analysis 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 32 publications and 59 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.

#8: NIW in Pharmaceutical Engineering

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Advisor - Engineering in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 122 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.

#9: NIW in Biomedical Sciences

Born in India 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 Biomedical Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 222 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.

#10: NIW in Neuropsychiatry

A Brazilian-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 Neuropsychiatry.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 18 publications and 64 citations at the time of filing.

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

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#11: NIW in Gerontology

Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Master's and Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Gerontology.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 17 publications and 439 citations at the time of filing.

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

#12: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine

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

The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 38 publications and 1,211 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#13: NIW in Cell Biology

Born in India 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 Cell Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 551 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.

#14: NIW in Applied Computer Science

A Brazilian-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 Applied Computer Science.

The applicant holds a doctoral degree and had 41 publications and 208 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.

#15: NIW in Medical Physics

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Medical Physics Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Physics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 285 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.

#16: NIW in Environmental Remediation

An Iranian-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 Environmental Remediation.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 44 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.

#17: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics

Born in Peru 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 Condensed Matter Physics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 755 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.

#18: NIW in Neuroscience

A South Korean-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 Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 63 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 Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Born and residing in Pakistan, this applicant works as a Research & Development Lead in industry and proposes to become a Physical Science Research Professional. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 20 publications and 375 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#20: NIW in Radiology

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Radiology Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Radiology.

The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 6 publications and 33 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.

#21: NIW in Biotechnology

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 751 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.

#22: NIW in Biomedical Sciences

A Venezuelan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 263 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.

#23: NIW in Computer Science

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Applied Science Intern in industry and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 28 publications and 359 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.