Success Stories: 26 Approvals on September 2, 2026
The following success stories highlight 26 petition approvals reported on September 2, 2026. These approvals include 24 NIW cases and 2 O-1A cases. 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.
NIW Approvals (24)
#1: NIW in Researcher in Quantum Information
Born in Hong Kong and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Researcher in Quantum Information.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 323 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#2: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 80 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Nuclear Astrophysics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Nuclear Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 53 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#4: NIW in Researcher in Applied Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Data Scientist I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Researcher in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 38 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters 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.
#5: NIW in Electrical Power Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in Norway, this applicant works as a Principal Electrical Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Power System Analyst. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Power Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 313 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 761 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#6: NIW in Polymer Engineering
An Iranian-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 Polymer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 32 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.
#7: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 357 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.
#8: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in Iran 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 Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 1,735 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.
#9: NIW in Materials Physics
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 30 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 19 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.
#11: NIW in Applied Statistics
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biostatistician and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Statistics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 345 citations at the time of 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.
#12: NIW in Complex Fluid Dynamics
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 Complex Fluid Dynamics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 186 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.
#13: NIW in Medicine
A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 11 publications and 285 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters 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.
#14: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Director in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 658 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.
#15: NIW in Gastroenterology
A Libyan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Gastroenterology Fellow (PGY4) and proposes to become a Gastroenterology Fellow (PGY5). The NIW petition was approved in Gastroenterology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. degree and had 7 publications and 75 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.
#16: NIW in Molecular Cancer Biology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Scientist I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 455 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Molecular and Cellular Physiology
A Chinese-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 Molecular and Cellular Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 346 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 Clinical Epidemiology
Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Nocturnist Hospitalist and Clinical Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Epidemiology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 5 publications and 22 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#19: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 17 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.
#20: NIW in Epidemiology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 539 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.
#21: NIW in Theoretical Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Theoretical Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 356 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.
#22: NIW in Computational Mechanics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoc. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Mechanics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 365 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.
#23: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Scientist II in industry and proposes to become a Research Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 271 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 Civil Engineering
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Associate) and proposes to become a Senior Transportation Planner in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 49 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.
O-1A Approvals (2)
#25: O-1A in Optical Sensing Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Vice President in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The O-1A petition was approved in Optical Sensing Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 33 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the California Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#26: O-1A in Material Science and Nanotechnology
Born in France and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The O-1A petition was approved in Material Science and Nanotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 68 publications and 2,442 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Vermont Service Center with upfront premium processing.