Success Stories: 28 Approvals on May 28, 2026
The following success stories highlight 28 petition approvals on May 28, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 25 NIW cases, and 2 O-1A 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 Environmental Science/ Marine Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Environmental Science/ Marine Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 3,532 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 977 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (25)
#2: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Power Systems Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 41 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Sports Science
Born and residing in Egypt, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Sports Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 93 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#4: NIW in Pharmaceutics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutics.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 69 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.
#5: NIW in Neurology and Vascular Disorders
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurology and Vascular Disorders.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 6 publications and 64 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.
#6: NIW in Medicine
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Vascular Surgery Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 13 publications and 374 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.
#7: NIW in Cancer Research
Born in China 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 Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 165 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 Molecular Biology and Genetics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Bioinformatician B and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 1,742 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.
#9: NIW in Materials Science and 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 Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 4 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Cell Biology
A Czech Republic-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 Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 103 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.
#11: NIW in Computational Genomics
Born in Spain 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 Computational Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 222 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Organic Chemistry
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Organic Chemist and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 111 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Medicine
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to become a Cardiovascular Disease Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 27 publications and 114 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Materials Science
A Spanish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 326 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.
#15: NIW in Information Technology
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Technology Support Consultant and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Information Technology.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 132 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 upfront premium processing.
#16: NIW in Urology
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Urologist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Urology.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 27 publications and 430 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.
#17: NIW in Biomedical Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 551 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 without premium processing and was approved in 819 days.
#18: NIW in Physics
A Chinese-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 Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 1,074 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 upfront premium processing.
#19: NIW in Organic Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher 5 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 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 Biomechanical Engineering
A Saudi Arabian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Process Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomechanical Engineering.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 6 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.
#21: NIW in Forestry
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Forestry.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 30 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Psychology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Psychology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 69 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.
#23: NIW in Biomedical Science
Born in Turkey 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 Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 195 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 without premium processing and was approved in 831 days.
#24: NIW in Electric Power Engineering
A French-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electric Power Engineering.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 565 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 733 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#25: NIW in Bioengineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 35 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 Computational Mechanics
An Azerbaijani-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 Computational Mechanics.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 714 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.
O-1A Approvals (2)
#27: O-1A in Analytical Chemistry
Born and residing in India, this applicant works as a Senior Associate Director in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under O-1A in Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 72 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the California Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 355 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#28: O-1A in Chemistry
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Scientist and proposes to become a Senior Scientist I in industry. The petition was approved under O-1A in Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 401 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Vermont Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.