Success Stories: 25 I-140 Approvals on July 28, 2026
The following success stories highlight 25 I-140 petition approvals reported on July 28, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases, 1 EB-1B case, and 22 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details 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, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Biotechnologies
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate III and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biotechnologies.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 410 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.
#2: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
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-1A in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 941 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.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#3: EB-1B in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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 petition was approved under EB-1B in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 120 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (22)
#4: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 60 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Emergency Medicine
Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as a Clinical Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Emergency Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 31 publications and 243 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 without premium processing and was approved in 885 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#6: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Physician and proposes to become a Gastroenterology Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 225 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. 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 and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#7: NIW in Neuropharmacology
Born in India 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 Neuropharmacology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 909 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.
#8: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Fellow Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 12 publications and 34 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Health Communication
A Ghanaian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Associate Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Health Communication.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 24 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#10: NIW in Experimental Nuclear Physics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Experimental Nuclear Physicist and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nuclear Physics. The NIW petition was approved in Experimental Nuclear Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 199 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Medical Oncology
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 16 publications and 208 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#12: NIW in Medical Imaging
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher in Medical Imaging and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 251 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.
#13: NIW in Imaging Device Development
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Optical Science Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Imaging Device Development.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 576 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.
#14: NIW in Computer Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 33 publications and 437 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.
#15: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 110 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 upfront premium processing.
#16: NIW in Chemical Biology
Born in China 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 Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 288 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 in a non-STEM field.
#17: NIW in Materials Physics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 36 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.
#18: NIW in Astrophysics
Born in France and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visitor Support Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 72 publications and 1,206 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.
#19: NIW in Pharmacological Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biostatistician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacological Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 93 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.
#20: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 4 publications and 386 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 in a non-STEM field.
#21: NIW in Atmospheric Science
A Polish-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become an Air Quality Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Atmospheric Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 32 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.
#22: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Applied 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 40 publications and 2,320 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.
#23: NIW in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 46 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.
#24: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Materials Scientist and proposes to become a Photonic Design Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 568 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center and adjudicated with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#25: NIW in Gastrointestinal Surgery
A Mexican-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Gastrointestinal Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 30 publications and 249 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 and without recommendation or testimonial letters.