Success Stories: 30 I-140 Approvals on May 15, 2026

The following success stories highlight 30 I-140 petition approvals on May 15, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases, 2 EB-1B cases, and 26 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 (2)

#1: EB-1A in Electrical Engineering

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Scientist 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 15 publications and 59 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 upfront premium processing.

#2: EB-1A in Advanced Engineering Materials

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Advanced Engineering Materials.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 241 citations at the time of filing. 

Supported by 7 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.

EB-1B Approvals (2)

#3: EB-1B in Biochemistry

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Director of Translational Medicine and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 212 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 383 days.

#4: EB-1B in Neuroscience

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 421 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.

NIW Approvals (26)

#5: NIW in Material Science

Born in Nepal 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 Material Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 19 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 a premium processing upgrade.

#6: NIW in Materials Science

A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Special Faculty and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 57 publications and 1,476 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.

#7: NIW in Structural Engineering

Born and residing in Nepal, this applicant works as a Project Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Structural Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 17 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.

Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#8: NIW in Bioinformatics

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Bioinformatics Data Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 40 publications and 5,135 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.

#9: NIW in Analytical Chemistry

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 151 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 804 days.

#10: NIW in Agriculture

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become an Agriculture Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Agriculture.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 196 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#11: NIW in Intelligent Autonomous Systems

Born in China and residing in Canada, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Intelligent Autonomous Systems.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 61 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.

Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#12: NIW in Mathematical Epidemiology

A Ghanaian-born applicant residing in Denmark works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical Epidemiology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 184 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#13: NIW in Applied Optimization

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Optimization.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 62 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

A Chinese-born applicant residing in Canada is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Applied Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 112 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#15: NIW in Molecular Pharmacology

Born in Egypt 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 Molecular Pharmacology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 104 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.

#16: NIW in Computer Science

A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 793 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.

#17: NIW in Biomedical Physics

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Biomedical Physicist and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Physics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 601 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#18: NIW in Environmental Engineering

A Belgian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher - LTE (Applied Water Quality Research) and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 193 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.

#19: NIW in Subsurface Energy Systems

Born in Azerbaijan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Subsurface Energy Systems.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 67 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 Virology

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Associate Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Virology.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 1,594 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.

#21: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 201 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.

#22: NIW in Wireless Communications and Networking

A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in Australia works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor in Computer and Information Science - Computer Systems. The NIW petition was approved in Wireless Communications and Networking.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 137 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: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#23: NIW in Researcher in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Applied Researcher I. The NIW petition was approved in Researcher in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 85 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.

#24: NIW in Immunology

A Chinese-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 Immunology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 32 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, 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.

#25: NIW in Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Analytical Chemistry.

The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree and had 4 publications and 12 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

#26: NIW in Biological Sciences

A Kazakhstani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biological Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 346 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.

#27: NIW in Computer Architecture

Born in Pakistan 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 Architecture.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 57 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.

#28: NIW in Organic Chemistry

A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 62 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#29: NIW in Materials Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 172 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.

#30: NIW in Cancer Neuroscience

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Cancer Neuroscientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 33 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.