Success Stories: 29 I-140 Approvals on November 10, 2026
The following success stories highlight 29 I-140 petition approvals reported on November 10, 2026, including 2 EB-1A approvals and 27 NIW approvals. Client names and internal identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Computer Vision
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist, Computer Vision in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Vision.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 5,698 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.
#2: EB-1A in Photonics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Photonics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 1,230 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (27)
#3: NIW in Computational Chemistry
A Lithuanian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Doctoral Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Chemistry and Molecular Biophysics. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 69 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 upfront premium processing.
#4: NIW in Transportation Systems Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Operations Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation Systems Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 79 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#5: NIW in Network Science
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 Network Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 150 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Theoretical and Computational Biophysics
Born in Germany 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 Theoretical and Computational Biophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 121 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 upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Systems and Computational Neuroscience
An Israeli-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 and Computational Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 356 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.
#8: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 88 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.
#9: NIW in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 157 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 Statistical Machine Learning
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Statistical Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 967 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.
#11: NIW in Clinical Orthopaedic Research
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to become a Spine Surgery Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Orthopaedic Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 14 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Computational Mathematics
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Mathematics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 52 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in the United Arab Emirates and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 35 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.
#14: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Tenure-track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 23 publications and 2,452 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 72 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#16: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 18 publications and 2,031 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#17: NIW in Wood Science
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Quality Auditor in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Wood Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 94 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#18: NIW in Material Science
Born in Spain and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lab Manager in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 904 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.
#19: NIW in Cardiology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Diagnostic Cardiology Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiology.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 10 publications and 57 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#20: NIW in Nuclear Engineering
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Nuclear Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nuclear Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 60 publications and 169 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#21: NIW in Medical Science
A Turkish-born applicant residing in Turkey works as an Orthopedic Surgeon and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Ortho in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Science.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 17 publications and 35 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#22: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research 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 7 publications and 66 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#23: NIW in Bioinformatics
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Data Scientist Assistant and proposes to become a Data Scientist Assistant 1. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 210 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#24: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 1,633 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.
#25: NIW in Artificial Intelligence-Driven Advanced Manufacturing
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence-Driven Advanced Manufacturing.
The applicant holds a doctoral degree and had 10 publications and 173 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was transferred from the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Candidate (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Flood Mapping and Monitoring Expert in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 92 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 Intelligent Software Systems
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Iran works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Intelligent Software Systems.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 15 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#28: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Greece and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 194 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.
#29: NIW in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 186 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.