Success Stories: 29 I-140 Approvals on May 18, 2026
The following success stories highlight 29 I-140 petition approvals on May 18, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1B case and 28 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-1B Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1B in Computer Science
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 262 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (28)
#2: NIW in Operations Research
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Operations Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 341 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#3: NIW in Biophysics
A Nepalese-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 Biophysics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 819 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.
#4: NIW in Immunology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Graduate Student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree and had 9 publications and 2,582 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 56 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in Pakistan works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become a Research Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 738 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 825 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#6: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction
Born in Bangladesh 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 Human-Computer Interaction.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 599 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.
#7: NIW in Surface and Interfacial Chemistry
A Sri Lankan-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 Surface and Interfacial Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 79 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.
#8: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in France and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Project Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 186 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 Skin Biology
A Nepalese-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 Skin Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 174 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.
#10: NIW in Environmental Science
Born in Sri Lanka 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 Environmental Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 639 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Interventional Pain Medicine
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Interventional Pain Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 298 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#12: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist 2 - Engineering Research & Development and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 204 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 656 days.
#13: NIW in Physics
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research and Development Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 77 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 Experimental Physics
Born in Nepal 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 Experimental Physics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 14 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 4 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Chemical Biology
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 Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 5,000 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Petroleum Engineering
Born in Ghana and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Petroleum Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 5 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Cancer Research
A Vietnamese-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 Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 224 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#18: NIW in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
Born in Taiwan 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 Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 210 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.
#19: NIW in Viral Immunology
A Cameroonian-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 Viral Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 182 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.
#20: NIW in Battery Systems
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Battery Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 27 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.
#21: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an AI Researcher, Core ML and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Master of Engineering degree and had 11 publications and 270 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.
#22: NIW in Geophysics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Geophysicist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 56 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.
#23: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Taiwanese-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 master’s degree and had 5 publications and 46 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.
#24: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Malaysia 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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 154 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.
#25: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
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 Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 52 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Product Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 278 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 Genomics
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 Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 847 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.
#28: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in Israel and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Machine Learning Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Master of Science degree and had 4 publications and 98 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.
#29: NIW in Pharmacology
A Turkish-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 Pharmacology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 25 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.