Success Stories: 38 I-140 Approvals on April 28, 2026
The following success stories highlight 38 I-140 petition approvals on April 28, 2026. These approvals include 38 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 (38)
#1: NIW in Chemistry and Materials Science
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Account Technologist III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry and Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 259 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.
#2: NIW in Scientific Machine Learning
An Australian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Scientific Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 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.
#3: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Russia and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Machine Learning Research Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 137 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.
#4: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Member of Technical Staff in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 17 publications and 1,042 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.
#5: NIW in Synoptic Meteorology for Decision-Support Systems
Born in Ghana and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Synoptic Meteorology for Decision-Support Systems.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 16 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Clinical and Translational Investigation
A Saudi Arabian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Clinical Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical and Translational Investigation.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 12 publications and 180 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters 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.
#7: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 6 publications and 97 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters 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.
#8: NIW in Clinical Medicine
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Internal Medicine Resident, Clinical Assistant Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 7 publications and 283 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. 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.
#9: NIW in Medical Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 52 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.
#10: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 514 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Cell Biology
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 328 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#12: NIW in Applied Mathematics
A Nepalese-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 Applied Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 59 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 Biotechnology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Lead Application 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 15 publications and 446 citations at 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 464 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Cardiology
A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 20 publications and 190 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#15: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born and residing in Egypt, this applicant works as an Intern Doctor and Researcher and proposes to become a Clinical Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 49 publications and 175 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#16: NIW in Computational Genetics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 522 citations at 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.
#17: NIW in Chemical Biology
Born in Poland and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 849 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.
#18: NIW in Neuroscience
A Polish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Data Analyst and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 271 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.
#19: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 42 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.
#20: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 123 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#21: NIW in Agriculture
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Agriculture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 138 publications and 5,243 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Advanced Computing
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Computing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 95 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.
#23: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in the Netherlands and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Affiliate 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 165 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.
#24: NIW in Biochemistry
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Senior Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 229 citations at 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.
#25: NIW in Molecular Genetics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Senior Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 238 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.
#26: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in France works as a Data Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 78 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and transferred to the Nebraska Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#27: NIW in Genetic Diseases
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Research Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Genetic Diseases.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 112 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.
#28: NIW in Novel Devices
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Novel Devices.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 927 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.
#29: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Biostatistician II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 40 publications and 755 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#30: NIW in Food Science
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 501 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#31: NIW in Applied Cryptography
Born in Ukraine 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 Applied Cryptography.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 265 citations at 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.
#32: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Hong Kong SAR-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 Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 365 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.
#33: NIW in Materials Science
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 357 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.
#34: NIW in Computational Mathematics
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Tenure-track Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 33 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#35: NIW in Food Technology
Born and residing in Vietnam, this applicant works as a Lecturer and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Food Technology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 41 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, 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.
#36: NIW in Precision Agriculture
A Chinese-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 Precision Agriculture.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 124 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#37: NIW in Energy Systems Engineering
Born in Uganda and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Quantitative Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Energy Systems Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 24 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 4 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#38: NIW in Materials & Transportation
A Spanish-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Research Assistant. The NIW petition was approved in Materials & Transportation.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 35 citations at 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.