Success Stories: 32 I-140 Approvals on June 23, 2026
The following success stories highlight 32 I-140 petition approvals on June 23, 2026. These approvals include 32 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.
NIW Approvals (32)
#1: NIW in Microbiology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Microbiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 116 citations at the time of 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.
#2: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in China 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 Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 31 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.
#3: NIW in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 21 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.
#4: NIW in Medical Science
Born in Germany and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 115 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Health Services Research and Policy
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Health Services Research and Policy.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 20 publications and 473 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.
#6: NIW in Control Systems
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Control Systems.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 publications and 42 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.
#7: NIW in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 10 publications and 181 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Cancer Genomics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 158 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.
#9: NIW in Ecology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Lecturer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Ecology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 211 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.
#10: NIW in Bioinformatics
Born in Russia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 171 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Biotechnology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 112 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.
#12: NIW in Organic Chemistry
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Advisor - Antibody - RNA Conjugation in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 259 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.
#13: NIW in Applied Economics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Extension Agent and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 85 citations at the time of 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.
#14: NIW in Life Science
Born in Vietnam 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 Life Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 90 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.
#15: NIW in Chemical Engineering
A Japanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Lead Consultant in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 798 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#16: NIW in Antibody Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Advisor in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Antibody Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 45 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.
#17: NIW in Clinical Pharmacology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as a Senior Clinical Research Manager in industry and proposes to become a Project Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Pharmacology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 479 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#18: NIW in Urology
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Urology Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Urology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. degree and had 23 publications and 162 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#19: NIW in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
A Kuwaiti-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 10 publications and 44 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#20: NIW in Medical Ultrasound
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Investigator and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Ultrasound.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 15 publications and 409 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 4 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#21: NIW in Endocrinology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Senior Associate Consultant. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 21 publications and 146 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.
#22: NIW in Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Machine Learning Engineer 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 4 publications and 54 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.
#23: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Bangladeshi-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 Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 7 publications and 84 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.
#24: NIW in Analytical 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 Analytical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 161 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.
#25: NIW in Cancer Biology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 470 citations at the time of 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.
#26: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Applied Scientist II 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 12 publications and 1,605 citations at the time of 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.
#27: NIW in Language Education
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in Vietnam works as a Lecturer and proposes to become an Assistant or Associate Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Language Education.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 712 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: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#28: NIW in Autonomous Systems
Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Software Engineer - Behavior Planning in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Autonomous Systems.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 2 publications and 144 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.
#29: NIW in Biotechnologies
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Turkey works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnologies.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 167 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 without premium processing and was approved in 878 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#30: NIW in Deep Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Deep Learning.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 93 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.
#31: NIW in Environmental Social Science
A Bangladeshi-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 Environmental Social Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 14 publications and 205 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.
#32: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in the Republic of Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 70 publications and 750 citations at the time of 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.