Success Stories: 27 I-140 Approvals on May 11, 2026
The following success stories highlight 27 I-140 petition approvals on May 11, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B 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 Energy Systems
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Energy Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 388 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#2: EB-1B in Biomedical Sciences
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 472 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.
NIW Approvals (25)
#3: NIW in Research in Integrated Circuit Design
Born and residing in Turkey, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Lecturer. The NIW petition was approved in Research in Integrated Circuit Design.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 164 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. 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.
#4: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Japanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biomedical Engineer and proposes to become an Applied Research Scientist, Health AI. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 57 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Soil Science
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Soil Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 571 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 420 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Physiology
Born in Thailand 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 Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 107 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.
#7: NIW in Precision Oncology
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Radiation Oncology Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Precision Oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 54 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 in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in Germany and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Tenure Track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 657 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.
#9: NIW in Urban Planning
An applicant born and residing in Pakistan is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Urban Planning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 95 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and the applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#10: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Electrical Engineer and proposes to become a Quantum Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 59 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 Immunology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Scientist - Pathology and Immunology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 305 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.
#12: NIW in Computational Materials Science
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher of Computational Chemistry and Materials Science in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 1,117 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 Structural Engineering
An applicant born in the United Arab Emirates and residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 23 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.
#14: NIW in Physics
Born in Ukraine and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Physicist and proposes to become a C.L.E. Moore Instructor of Mathematics. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 719 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 Analytical Chemistry
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist II, Oligonucleotide Chemistry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 118 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#16: NIW in Computational Science
Born in Greece 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 Computational Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 35 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#17: NIW in Chemistry
A Lebanese-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 Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 96 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.
#18: NIW in Dentistry
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical Assistant Professor and proposes to become an Oral Facial Pain Specialist. The NIW petition was approved in Dentistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 37 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#19: NIW in Materials Science
A Malaysian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 301 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.
#20: NIW in Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 172 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 Data Science
A Pakistani-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 Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 114 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#22: NIW in Computational Materials Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Computational Materials Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 64 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.
#23: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist III 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 24 publications and 347 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.
#24: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China 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.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 20 publications and 864 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 Cardiovascular Aging
A Saudi Arabian-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 Cardiovascular Aging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 133 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#26: NIW in Inorganic Chemistry
Born in Vietnam 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 Inorganic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 112 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.
#27: NIW in Agriculture Science
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Agriculture Science.
The applicant holds a D.P.M. and had 5 publications and 28 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.