Success Stories: 26 I-140 Approvals on June 24, 2026
The following success stories highlight 26 I-140 petition approvals on June 24, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 25 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 Biomedical Instrumentation
An Indian-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 Biomedical Instrumentation.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 64 publications and 958 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (25)
#2: NIW in Viral Hepatitis
Born in Italy 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 Viral Hepatitis.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 362 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 558 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#3: NIW in Bioinformatics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Senior Bioinformatics Analyst and proposes to become a Bioinformatics Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 64 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#4: NIW in Chemistry
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Manufacturing Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Manufacturing Engineer II in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 123 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 upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Cell Biology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Cell Biologist and proposes to become a Senior Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 185 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.
#6: NIW in Environmental Engineering
Born in Yemen and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Environmental Engineer and proposes to become an Associate Research Scientist - Environmental Science. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 31 publications and 1,526 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 upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Packaging Quality and Reliability 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 31 publications and 330 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 Cancer Research
Born in Taiwan 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 Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 55 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.
#9: NIW in Biochemistry
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 Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 13 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 699 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#10: NIW in Health Policy
Born in Bangladesh 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 Health Policy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 26 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.
#11: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Founding Research Engineer 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 14 publications and 535 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.
#12: NIW in Computer Science
Born and residing in Switzerland, this applicant works as a Lead Research Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Lead Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 1,352 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#13: NIW in Polymer Chemistry
A Polish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Polymer Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 1,236 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 698 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Computer Science
Born in South Korea 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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 222 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 testimonial letter with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Development Engineer, BAW R&D and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 12 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center, and then returned to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#16: NIW in Computer Science and Engineering
Born in Ethiopia 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 and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 336 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.
#17: NIW in Hematology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Project Scientist in Hematology-Oncology. The NIW petition was approved in Hematology.
The applicant does not hold an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At the time of filing, the applicant had 8 publications and 119 citations.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway.
#18: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Professor and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 51 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.
#19: NIW in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
A Kenyan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 927 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.
#20: NIW in Applied Machine Learning for Autonomous Driving Perception
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning for Autonomous Driving Perception.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 264 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.
#21: NIW in Materials Science
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Canada works as a Metallic Materials and Processes Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 81 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#22: NIW in Forest Management
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Forest Management.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 417 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.
#23: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Senior Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Human-Computer Interaction.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 126 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 with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#24: NIW in Crop Science
Born in Nepal 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 Crop Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 59 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.
#25: NIW in Gynecologic Oncology
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in Egypt works as a Lecturer of OB/GYN and proposes to become a Clinical Researcher in GYN Oncology. The NIW petition was approved in Gynecologic Oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 182 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#26: NIW in Allied Aquaculture
Born and residing in Vietnam, this applicant works as an Asia Business Development Manager in industry and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Allied Aquaculture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 240 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.