Success Stories: 26 I-140 Approvals on August 26, 2026
The following success stories highlight 26 I-140 petition approvals, including 3 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 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 (3)
#1: EB-1A in Computer Science
A Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 813 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#2: EB-1A in Electrical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Engineer – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Engineering in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 545 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.
#3: EB-1A in Observational Cosmology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Physical Science Research Scientist. The EB-1A petition was approved in Observational Cosmology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 1,468 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)
#4: EB-1B in Chemical Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Scientist R&D in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 80 citations at the time of filing.
The petition was supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (22)
#5: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A Canadian-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Power System Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 211 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#6: NIW in Food Science
Born in China 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 Food Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 29 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 after 746 days.
#7: NIW in Health Services Research
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Academic Research Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Services Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 53 citations at the time of filing.
The petition was supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Immunology
Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as a Research and Development Director and proposes to remain in the same employment in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 655 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 after 746 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#9: NIW in Cryptography
A Netherlands-born applicant residing in the Netherlands works as a Research Scientist and proposes to become a Software Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Cryptography.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 151 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#10: NIW in Molecular Virology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Virology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 315 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#11: NIW in Oncolytic Virotherapy
An Indian-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 Oncolytic Virotherapy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 233 citations at the time of filing.
The petition was supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Physical Chemistry
Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as an Excellent Advisor to the CEO in industry and proposes to become an Associate Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 61 publications and 1,013 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved after 915 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Nanobiomaterials
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Ph.D. Student and Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Nanobiomaterials.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 280 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.
#14: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Ph.D. Student and Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 38 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.
#15: NIW in Immunology
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 6 publications and 47 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#16: NIW in Cognitive Neuroscience of Language (Neurolinguistics)
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cognitive Neuroscience of Language (Neurolinguistics).
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 142 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.
#17: NIW in Machine Learning
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Ph.D. Student and Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 24 publications and 171 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.
#18: NIW in Computational Neuroscience
Born in Zambia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 25 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved after 747 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#19: NIW in Robotics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Roboticist/Research Scientist and proposes to become a Senior Software Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 1,417 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 Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 185 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 Material Science and Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Iran works as a Deputy Director of an Energy and Environment Research Center and proposes to become a Senior Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 334 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 after 920 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#22: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Ph.D. Student, Graduate Research Assistant, and Graduate Teaching Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 127 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.
#23: NIW in Machine Learning Applications in Lithium-ion Battery States Estimations
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior BMS Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning Applications in Lithium-ion Battery States Estimations.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 152 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.
#24: NIW in Neurology
Born in Uganda and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 30 publications and 483 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.
#25: NIW in Materials Chemistry
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Ph.D. Student and Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant and proposes to become a Device Development Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 13 citations at the time of filing.
The petition was supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist – Satellite Navigation and Orbit Determination Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 27 publications and 606 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.