Success Stories: 24 I-140 Approvals on June 5, 2026
The following success stories highlight 24 I-140 petition approvals on June 5, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 23 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 (1)
#1: EB-1A in Pediatric Infectious Disease
Born and residing in Taiwan, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become an Assistant Academic Research Scientist. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Pediatric Infectious Disease.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 40 publications and 863 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
NIW Approvals (23)
#2: NIW in Energy Resources Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become a Research Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Energy Resources Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 85 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.
#3: NIW in Environmental Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 12 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.
#4: NIW in Neurobiology
Born in Canada and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Project Scientist, Step I (Off-scale) and proposes to become an Associate Project Scientist, Step 2 (Off-scale). The NIW petition was approved in Neurobiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 1,357 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.
#5: NIW in Computational Modeling
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Developer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 59 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 upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Metabolism
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Metabolism.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 583 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 684 days.
#7: NIW in Civil and Structural Engineering
A Pakistani-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 Civil and Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 224 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 34 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.
#9: NIW in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Born in Canada and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 7 publications and 46 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 Geochemistry
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 40 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 Fiber Optic Sensor
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Research / Teaching Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Fiber Optic Sensor.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 35 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#12: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 42 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Developmental Biology
An Indian-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 Developmental Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 104 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.
#14: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 11 publications and 61 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 514 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Biomedical Imaging
A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 381 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.
#16: NIW in Business Management With Technology
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Administrative Service Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Business Management With Technology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 225 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.
#17: NIW in Management Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Professor of Professional Practice and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Management Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 264 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.
#18: NIW in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Born and residing in Taiwan, this applicant works as a Chief Robotics Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Robot Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 48 publications and 1,053 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: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#19: NIW in Electrical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 169 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.
#20: 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 an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 14 publications and 626 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.
#21: NIW in Advanced Engineering Materials
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in China works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Engineering Materials.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 76 publications and 680 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 834 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#22: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff 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 6 publications and 54 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 682 days.
#23: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Post-doctorate Research Assistant and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 401 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.
#24: NIW in Environmental Engineering
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 191 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.