Success Stories: 31 I-140 Approvals on April 15, 2026
The following success stories highlight 31 I-140 petition approvals on April 15, 2026. These approvals include 3 EB-1A cases 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (3)
#1: EB-1A in Electronic Engineer
Born and residing in China, this applicant works as an R&D specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Electronic Engineer.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 477 citations at 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 672 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#2: EB-1A in Soft Robotics
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Module Process Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Senior Module Process Engineer in industry. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Soft Robotics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 5,790 citations at 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.
#3: EB-1A in Systems Engineering
A Polish-born applicant based in the United States works as a Senior Program Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Systems Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 232 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (28)
#4: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Technical Specialist I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Aerospace Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 334 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Software Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Software Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 86 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#6: NIW in Epidemiology
This Ugandan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 42 publications and 1,149 citations at 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 Pharmacy
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacy.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 88 citations at 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.
#8: NIW in Computational Biology
A Chinese-born applicant based in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 479 citations at 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 Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
This Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 11 publications and 148 citations at 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#10: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer 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 11 publications and 221 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#11: NIW in Food and Bioprocess Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Food and Bioprocess Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 84 citations at 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.
#12: NIW in Computer Science
This applicant, born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, works as a Data Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 28 citations at 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.
#13: NIW in Cybersecurity
A Turkish-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Cybersecurity.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 71 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 21 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#15: NIW in Computational Medicine
A French-born applicant based in the United States works as a Data Science Analyst/Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Medicine.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 86 citations at 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.
#16: NIW in Agricultural Science
This Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 89 citations at 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.
#17: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Taiwanese-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Graduate Student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 92 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#18: NIW in Computational Biology
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 157 citations at 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.
#19: NIW in Geography
A Cameroonian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Geographer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geography.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 43 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center, later transferred to the Texas Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
This Bangladeshi-born applicant, based in the United States, works as a Biochemist and Cell Biologist and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 39 citations at 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.
#21: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Pakistan 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 Civil Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 25 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center, later transferred to the Texas Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Pakistani-born applicant based in the United States works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 15 publications and 107 citations at 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#23: NIW in Civil Engineering
This Turkish-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 55 citations at 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.
#24: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Iraq 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 Civil Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 186 citations at 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 Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 102 citations at 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.
#26: NIW in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This Vietnamese-born applicant, based in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 63 citations at 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 Quantum Optics
Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Optics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 1,087 citations at 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.
#28: NIW in Dental Medicine – Periodontics
An Italian-born applicant living in the United States works as an Assistant Professor Term and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Dental Medicine – Periodontics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 220 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#29: NIW in Biomedical Science
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 35 citations at 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.
#30: NIW in Drug Discovery
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Drug Discovery.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 144 citations at 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.
#31: NIW in Civil Engineering
A Sri Lankan-born applicant based in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 55 citations at 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.