Success Stories: 25 I-140 Approvals on April 9, 2026
The following success stories highlight 25 I-140 petition approvals on April 9, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases, 1 EB-1B case, and 22 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Machine Learning.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 538 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later transferred to the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 729 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
An Indian-born applicant living in the United States, this individual works as a Member of Technical Staff (Principal Software Engineer) in industry, and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 43,467 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#3: EB-1B in Organic Chemistry
This applicant, born in India and based in the United States, works as a Process Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Organic Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 181 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (22)
#4: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Graduate Research Assistant from Bangladesh who is currently residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Research Assistant. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 25 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in China 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 Chemical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 466 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 779 days.
#6: NIW in Operations Research & Analytics
Working as a Senior Data Scientist, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Operations Research & Analytics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 26 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center and later transferred to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Information Systems
An Assistant Professor from China and based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Information Systems.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 76 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
This Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 152 citations at 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 Artificial Intelligence
Born in Algeria and currently living in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become a Postdoc-Employee. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 185 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Cancer Biology
A Pakistani-born Graduate Research Assistant residing in the United States, the applicant proposes to become an Academy Fellow in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 78 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.
#11: NIW in Cancer Immunology
This Indian-born applicant based in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Visiting Instructor. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Immunology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 445 citations at 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.
#12: NIW in Educational Technology
Residing in the United States, this applicant from Taiwan works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Educational Technology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 40 publications and 713 citations at 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.
#13: NIW in Quantum Chemistry
An Indian-born applicant living in the United States, this individual works as a Quantum Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 595 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.
#14: NIW in Cell Biology
Currently working as a Research Associate, this Japanese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 2,135 citations at 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.
#15: NIW in Economics
Born in Bangladesh 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 Economics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 19 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. 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.
#16: NIW in Organic Chemistry
This Latvian-born applicant based in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Lead Chemist. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 262 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Systems Engineering
An Assistant Professor from Bangladesh who is currently residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Systems Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 330 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.
#18: NIW in Computer Science
Working as a Software Development Engineer in industry, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 104 citations at 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.
#19: NIW in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
A Moroccan-born applicant living in the United States, this individual is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 56 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.
#20: NIW in Electrical Engineering
This applicant, born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 12 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#21: NIW in Cellular and Molecular Biophysics
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cellular and Molecular Biophysics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 706 citations at 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.
#22: NIW in Computer Science
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States, this individual is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant qualified through the exceptional ability pathway rather than an advanced degree and had 4 publications and 20 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 782 days.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway.
#23: NIW in Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine
This Malaysian-born applicant living in the United States works as a Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 9 publications and 43 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 782 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#24: NIW in Civil Engineering
Currently working as a Building Information Modeling Field Engineer in industry, this Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 17 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.
#25: NIW in Computer Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain an Associate Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 367 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.