Success Stories: 34 I-140 Approvals on August 25, 2026
The following success stories highlight 34 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 25, 2026. These approvals include 34 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary includes the applicant’s category, field, country of birth, current residence, current and proposed role, degree, publication and citation record, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy.
NIW Approvals (34)
#1: NIW in Health System
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor Faculty. The NIW petition was approved in Health System.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 26 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Pakistan and residing in Hungary, this applicant works as a Data Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Appointee in Systems and Machine Learning. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 81 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center and then back to the Texas Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States and undergoing multiple service center transfers.
#3: NIW in Oncology
Born and residing in China, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 530 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#4: NIW in Applied Geophysics
A German-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Team Lead Processing GoM & Brazil Exploration in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Geophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 1,066 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.
#5: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 18 publications and 40 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.
#6: NIW in Biology & Biochemistry
A Hong Kong SAR-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biology & Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 272 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#7: NIW in Mathematical Optimization
Born in China 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 Mathematical Optimization.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 332 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. 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 without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Epidemiology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Associate Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 160 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.
#9: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Russia 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 master’s degree and had 7 publications and 82 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#10: NIW in Gastrointestinal Biology and Inflammation
A Japanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Scholar and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Gastrointestinal Biology and Inflammation.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 63 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 upfront premium processing.
#11: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Germany 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 Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 98 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 770 days.
#12: NIW in Power Electronics
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Power Electronics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 18 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 757 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Cancer Molecular Biology
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 Cancer Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 848 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 without premium processing and was approved in 743 days.
#14: NIW in Nanotechnology
A Peruvian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nanotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 304 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 Biomedical Engineering
Born in South Korea 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 Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 77 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#16: NIW in Cancer Biology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 1,116 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#17: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Robotics and Computer Vision Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 46 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#18: NIW in Quantum Chemistry
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Scientific Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 88 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Cancer Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Scientist and proposes to become a Research Instructor. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 327 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Molecular Biology
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Graduate Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through both the exceptional ability and the bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of progressive experience pathway. At filing, the applicant had 12 publications and 163 citations.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through both the exceptional ability and the bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of progressive experience pathway without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#21: NIW in Communication Networks
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Manager - Transport and Network Engineering International, Core and Next-Gen Connectivity Services in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Communication Networks.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 228 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#22: NIW in Epigenetics and Chromatin Biology
A Russian-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 Epigenetics and Chromatin Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 377 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.
#23: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 170 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#24: NIW in Statistical Physics
A South Korean-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 Statistical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 211 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#25: NIW in Electrical Power Systems
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Electrical Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Power Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 57 publications and 875 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#26: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in Indonesia 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 Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 469 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#27: NIW in Environmental Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Consultant in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 569 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.
#28: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Applied Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 16 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#29: NIW in Electronics and Communication Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 300 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#30: NIW in Financial Economics
Born and residing in Palestine, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Financial Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 249 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 749 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#31: NIW in Radiology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and Attending Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Radiology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 96 publications and 652 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 without premium processing and was approved in 504 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#32: NIW in Transportation
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 132 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#33: NIW in Computational Imaging
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Imaging.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 615 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.
#34: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in Egypt 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 Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 34 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.