Success Stories: 29 I-140 Approvals on July 10, 2026
The following success stories highlight 29 I-140 petition approvals on July 10, 2026. These approvals include 4 EB-1A cases and 25 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (4)
#1: EB-1A in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same employment. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 120 publications and 5,933 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.
#2: EB-1A in Data Science
A German-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 1,653 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.
#3: EB-1A in Optical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Staff Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same employment. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Optical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 2,422 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.
#4: EB-1A in Electrical Engineering
A Chinese-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 Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 689 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.
NIW Approvals (25)
#5: NIW in Hematopathology
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Hematopathology Fellow Physician and proposes to become a Cytopathology Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Hematopathology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 4 publications and 15 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Chemical Process Modeler in industry and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 582 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.
#7: NIW in Theoretical Particle Physics
Born in Denmark 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 Theoretical Particle Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 504 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.
#8: NIW in Cell Biology
A Japanese-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 Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 1,185 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.
#9: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Engineer and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 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.
#10: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Syrian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 26 publications and 751 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 887 days.
#11: NIW in Clean Energy
Born in Egypt 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 Clean Energy.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 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 Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Mechatronics Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 26 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.
#13: NIW in Computer Architecture
Born in the United Kingdom and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Architecture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 88 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.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#14: NIW in Computer Science
A Tunisian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 136 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.
#15: NIW in Biomedical Research
Born in Iran 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 Biomedical Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 8 publications and 276 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.
#16: NIW in Endocrinology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Physician in industry and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 9 publications and 171 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#17: NIW in Critical Care Medicine
Born in Panama and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate III and proposes to become a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. The NIW petition was approved in Critical Care Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 12 publications and 129 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.
#18: NIW in Pharmaceutics
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 40 publications and 1,458 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.
#19: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 94 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.
#20: NIW in Molecular Biochemistry
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 6 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.
#21: NIW in Experimental Particle Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Master's candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Experimental Particle Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 439 publications and 57,498 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.
#22: NIW in Materials Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 390 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.
#23: NIW in Water Quality Engineering
Born in Nepal 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 Water Quality Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 162 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.
#24: NIW in Agriculture and Environment
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar-employee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Agriculture and Environment.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 303 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.
#25: NIW in Biochemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Computational Biology
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 271 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.
#27: NIW in Plant Pathology
Born in Colombia and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Pathology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 109 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.
#28: NIW in Astrophysics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Member and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 633 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.
#29: NIW in Agricultural Economics
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant and proposes to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 186 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.