Success Stories: 31 I-140 Approvals on March 6, 2026

The following success stories highlight 31 I-140 petition approvals issued on March 6, 2026. All cases were approved without a Request for Evidence (RFE). 

These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases, 2 EB-1B cases, and 27 NIW cases. Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, credentials, letters submitted, service center, and premium processing strategy.


EB-1A Approvals (2) 

#1: EB-1A in Molecular Biosensing

From China and currently based in the United States, this client holds a Postdoctoral Associate position and intends to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Molecular Biosensing.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 893 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.


#2: EB-1A in Biomedical Optics

This client was born in China and is currently based in the United States, working as an Optical Engineer in the industry. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biomedical Optics, with the applicant continuing in the same employment.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 44 publications and 1,186 citations at filing.

Supported by 5 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


EB-1B Approvals (2)

#3: EB-1B in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Born in India and residing in the United States, this client serves as a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer in industry and plans to remain in the same position. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 51 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing.


#4: EB-1B in Immunology

Originally from France and now based in the United States, this client works as a Research Fellow. The EB-1B petition in Immunology was approved, with the applicant set to remain in the same role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 3,402 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.


NIW Approvals (27)

#5: NIW in Applied Physics

This client, a Chinese-born researcher currently based in the United States, works as an Applied Physics Researcher and proposes to transition to a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The NIW petition in Applied Physics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 132 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


 #6: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

An Egyptian-born researcher currently based in the United States, this client is employed as a Postdoctoral Appointee and intends to remain in that role. The NIW petition in Mechanical Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 47 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 testimonial letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#7: NIW in Chemical Biology

Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this client is currently a Ph.D. Student proposes to transition to a Research Faculty Member position. The NIW petition in Chemical Biology was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 5 publications and 120 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#8: NIW in Cancer Biology

This client is originally from Japan and is currently based in the United States, working as a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition in Cancer Biology was approved, with the applicant continuing in the same employment.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 203 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#9: NIW in Academic Medicine

A physician originally from India and currently based in the United States, this client works as a Physician Gastroenterologist and proposes to continue in a broader Physician role. The NIW petition in Academic Medicine was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 10 publications and 757 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 testimonial letter and adjudicated at the SCOPS Texas Facility without premium processing (51 days).


#10: NIW in Chemistry

Currently a Ph.D. Candidate in the United States, this Chinese-born applicant plans to transition to a Materials Scientist role in industry. The NIW petition in Chemistry was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 8 publications and 324 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing (499 days).


#11: NIW in Development Economics

This client, born in China and currently based in the United States, is employed as an Economist in industry and plans to remain in the same position. The NIW petition in Development Economics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 314 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing (985 days).

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.


#12: NIW in Information Systems

A South Korean-born applicant currently based in the United States, this client is a Ph.D.  candidate who proposes to transition to a UX Researcher position in the industry. The NIW petition in Information Systems was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 7 publications and 148 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#13: NIW in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Originally from India and currently residing in the United States, this client works as a Software Developer in the industry and plans to continue in the same role. The NIW petition in Applied Artificial Intelligence was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 9 publications and 57 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#14: NIW in Artificial Intelligence

This client was born in China and is currently based in the United States, working as a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition in Artificial Intelligence was approved, with the applicant remaining in the same role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 1,532 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, and adjudicated at the NSC with upfront premium processing.


#15: NIW in Hematology Oncology

Indian-born and currently based in the United States, this client serves as an Assistant Professor/Clinical and intends to remain in the same position. The NIW petition in Hematology Oncology was approved.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 32 publications and 105 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.


#16: NIW in Computational Biology

Born in India and currently based in the United States, this client is employed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition in Computational Biology was approved, and the applicant plans to remain in the same position.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 66 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#17: NIW in Cardiovascular Disease

This client, originally from Jordan and currently based in the United States, holds a faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and plans to remain in that role. The NIW petition in Cardiovascular Disease was approved.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 32 publications and 595 citations at filing.

Supported by 1 testimonial letter and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#18: NIW in Materials Science

This client was born and is currently residing in Turkey. Working as a Manufacturing and Materials Scientist, the applicant proposes to transition to an Associate Professor role in the United States. The NIW petition in Materials Science was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 46 publications and 5,625 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC without premium processing (601 days).

Notable: The applicant was residing abroad at the time of filing.


#19: NIW in Molecular Biology & Genetics

Born in Saudi Arabia and currently based in the United States, this client works as a Molecular Biologist and proposes to transition to a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The NIW petition in Molecular Biology & Genetics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 63 citations at filing.

Adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade and without supporting letters.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.


#20: NIW in Public Health

Born in Pakistan and currently based in the United States, this client serves as a Research Fellow and plans to remain in the same employment. The NIW petition in Public Health was approved.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 7 publications and 38 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.


#21: NIW in Molecular Biology

This client is originally from Bangladesh and currently based in the United States, where they are pursuing a Ph.D. The applicant proposes to transition to a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The NIW petition in Molecular Biology was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 2 publications and 84 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#22: NIW in Biomedical Science

Originally from the United Kingdom and now residing in the United States, this client works as a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition in Biomedical Science was approved, and the applicant will remain in that role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 106 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#23: NIW in Computational Physics

A Russian-born researcher currently residing in the United States, this client is employed as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and intends to remain in the same role. The NIW petition in Computational Physics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 280 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.


#24: NIW in Ocean Engineering

Born in Ecuador and currently based in the United States, this client holds a Visiting Research Scholar position. The NIW petition in Ocean Engineering was approved, and the applicant plans to remain in the same role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 137 citations at filing.

Adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade and without supporting letters.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.


#25: NIW in Civil Engineering

This client, originally from Egypt and currently residing in the United States, works as a Graduate Engineer in the industry and plans to remain in that position. The NIW petition in Civil Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 26 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#26: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

A South Korean-born researcher currently based in the United States, this client serves as a Postdoctoral Appointee. The NIW petition in Mechanical Engineering was approved, with the applicant continuing in the same employment.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 45 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#27: NIW in Plant Genetics

Originally from Taiwan and now residing in the United States, this client holds a faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Agronomy and plans to remain in that role. The NIW petition in Plant Genetics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 378 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#28: NIW in Intelligent Transportation Systems

This client was born in Russia and is currently based in the United States, working as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition in Intelligent Transportation Systems was approved, and the applicant intends to remain in the same position.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 36 publications and 486 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#29: NIW in Regenerative Medicine

From India and currently based in the United States, this client works as a Research Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition in Regenerative Medicine was approved, with the applicant set to remain in the same role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 105 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 testimonial letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.


#30: NIW in Ecosystem Science

This client was born and is currently based in China, working as an Assistant Professor. The applicant proposes to take up the same role in the United States. The NIW petition in Ecosystem Science was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 542 citations at filing.

Adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade and without supporting letters.

Notable: The applicant was residing abroad at the time of filing. The case was approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.


#31: NIW in Chemistry

Originally from Hong Kong and currently residing in the United States, this client serves as an Associate Specialist. The NIW petition in Chemistry was approved, and the applicant plans to remain in that position.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 426 citations at filing.

Adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade and without supporting letters.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)
Category Approval or Refund® Approval or RefilingTM
Approved Sum Success Rate Approved Sum Success Rate
NIW 28,946 99.52% 3,030 98.31%
EB1A 4,322 91.76% 2,870 88.91%
EB1B 793 98.51% 236 90.77%
Total 34,061 98.44% 6,136 93.39%


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