Success Stories: 31 I-140 Approvals on May 7, 2026
The following success stories highlight 31 I-140 petition approvals on May 7, 2026. These approvals include 3 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 petition 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 (3)
#1: EB-1A in Urology and Robotic Surgery
This EB-1A approval involved an applicant born in Jordan and residing in the United States. The applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor. The petition was approved in the field of Urology and Robotic Surgery.
The applicant holds an MBBS and presented a substantial scholarly record, including 142 publications and 1,470 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The filing was supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing EB-1A classification in a non-STEM field.
#2: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. Student and proposes to work as a Graduate Student Researcher. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 19 publications and 473 citations at the time of filing, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024. The petition included 6 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: EB-1A in Gene Therapy
This EB-1A approval involved a Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States who works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to continue in the same role. The petition was approved in Gene Therapy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 19 publications and 392 citations, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2024. The filing was supported by 4 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
EB-1B Approvals (2)
#4: EB-1B in Computer Science Engineering
This EB-1B approval involved an applicant born in India and residing in the United States. The applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved in Computer Science Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 427 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024. The petition included 6 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved after 334 days.
#5: EB-1B in Management Sciences
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and proposes to continue in the same position. The EB-1B petition was approved in Management Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 11 publications and 781 citations, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024. The filing was supported by 2 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (26)
#6: NIW in Nanomedicine
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in Pakistan and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Nanomedicine Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The petition was approved in Nanomedicine.
The applicant had 4 publications and 97 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The applicant qualified through both the exceptional ability pathway and the bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience pathway.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing an NIW classification without an advanced degree and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#7: NIW in Agricultural Microbiology
Born in Ukraine and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Microbiologist in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Microbiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 55 citations at the time of filing, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2024. The petition included 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
This NIW approval involved a Bangladesh-born applicant residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Junior Data Analyst and proposes to become an Assistant Research Scientist. The petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and presented 3 publications and 73 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Applied AI
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Computational Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied AI.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 70 citations at filing, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2026.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#10: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in Nepal and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Researcher in industry. The petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 33 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024. The filing included 2 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and presented 17 publications and 247 citations, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2025.
No supporting letters were submitted. The petition was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#12: NIW in Computational Modeling
This NIW approval involved a Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved in Computational Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 49 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The petition included 3 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Behavioral and Immunogenetic Pathology
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Medical Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Behavioral and Immunogenetic Pathology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 8 publications and 134 citations, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024. The filing included 2 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#14: NIW in Construction Engineering and Management
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in Lebanon and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Senior Engineer in the industry and proposes to continue in the same role. The petition was approved in Construction Engineering and Management.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 64 citations at filing, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2025. The petition included 3 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#15: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in China 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 Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 662 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#16: NIW in Nuclear Engineering
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in India and residing in the United States. The applicant is a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Materials Assessment and Compatibility Scientist 2. The petition was approved in Nuclear Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and presented 4 publications and 31 citations, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The petition included 2 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#17: NIW in Visual Neuroscience
Born in India 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 Visual Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 219 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The petition included 2 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#18: NIW in Construction Management
This NIW approval involved a South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Civil Engineer in industry. The petition was approved in Construction Management.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 35 citations at filing, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2025. The filing included 2 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Health Artificial Intelligence
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Researcher in industry and proposes to continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 12 publications and 9,555 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The petition included 2 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#20: NIW in Electrical Engineering
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in Ghana and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 20 citations at filing, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024.
No supporting letters were submitted. The petition was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#21: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Teaching Assistant and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and presented 6 publications and 6 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The filing included 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.
#22: NIW in Data Science
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in Tunisia and residing in the United States. The applicant works as an ML Data Scientist in the industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved in Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 64 citations at filing, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2026.
No supporting letters were submitted. The petition was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#23: NIW in Economics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to continue in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 4 publications and 26 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#24: NIW in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in Jordan and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 24 citations at filing, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024. The petition was supported by 4 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#25: NIW in Medicine
Born in Argentina and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician in the industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and presented 71 publications and 1,094 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: This approval is notable for securing NIW approval in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#26: NIW in Electrical Engineering
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in India and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Design Engineer in the industry and proposes to continue in the same role. The petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 215 citations at filing, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2023. The filing included 2 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#27: NIW in Condensed Matter Physics
Born in China 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 Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 15 publications and 482 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2024.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: This approval is notable for proceeding without any supporting letters.
#28: NIW in Materials Science
This NIW approval involved a Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 102 citations at filing, with recent peer-reviewed work published in 2025. The petition included 2 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#29: NIW in Orthopedic Biomechanics
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Orthopedic Biomechanics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 21 citations at filing, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The petition included 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter.
The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#30: NIW in Water Treatment
This NIW approval involved an applicant born in China and residing in the United States. The applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to continue in the same role. The petition was approved in Water Treatment.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and presented 17 publications and 673 citations, with the latest peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2022. The filing included 2 recommendation letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved after 658 days.
#31: NIW in Public Health
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Advanced Epidemiologist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Public Health.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 49 citations at filing, with the most recent peer-reviewed publication appearing in 2025. The petition included 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters.
The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.