Success Stories: 26 I-140 Approvals on May 29, 2026
The following success stories highlight 26 I-140 petition approvals on May 29, 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 Materials Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 360 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (25)
#2: NIW in Computer Systems
A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 70 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to continue working in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 56 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 677 days.
#4: NIW in Pharmacology
A Ghanaian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 20 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 677 days.
#5: NIW in Bioscience
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist - Clinical Development in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 311 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.
#6: NIW in Agricultural Biotechnology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Professional and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 105 publications and 9,192 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 679 days.
#7: NIW in Surgery
Born in Spain and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a General Surgery Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Surgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 19 publications and 789 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 623 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Computer Graphics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Graphics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 546 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.
#9: NIW in Computer Engineering and Science
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering and Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 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 Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Human Genetics
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Human Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 343 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Computer Engineering
Born in Bangladesh 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 Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. 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.
#12: NIW in Crop Production Economics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Crop Production Economics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 21 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 testimonial letters with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Computational Medicine
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 216 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.
#14: NIW in Bioengineering
A Malaysian-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 Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 239 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.
#15: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 78 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.
#16: NIW in Systems Neuroscience
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Systems Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 599 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.
#17: NIW in Endocrinology
Born and residing in China, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 372 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 at the time of filing.
#18: NIW in Thin-film Quantum Materials Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Thin-film Quantum Materials Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 48 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.
#19: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Machine Learning 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 29 publications and 1,433 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 164 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.
#21: NIW in Public Policy
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 Public Policy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 86 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters 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.
#22: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
An Indian-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 Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 334 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 Reliable Artificial Intelligence
Born in Bangladesh 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 Reliable Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 327 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#24: NIW in Flexible Radio-frequency Sensor Design
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Medical Device Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Flexible Radio-frequency Sensor Design.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#25: NIW in Medical Microbiology
Born in Ethiopia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Medical Technologist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Microbiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 464 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.
#26: NIW in Synthetic Biology
A Polish-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Project Scientist and proposes to become a Synthetic Biologist - Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Synthetic Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 447 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.