Success Stories: 4 I-140 Approvals on April 6, 2026
The following success stories highlight 4 I-140 petition approvals on April 6, 2026. All 4 cases were approved under the NIW category. Client names have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Each summary below includes the applicant’s 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 (4)
#1: NIW in Biology & Biochemistry
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Biostatistician and proposes to become an Assistant Research Professor. The petition was approved under NIW in Biology & Biochemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 95 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at NSC with a premium processing upgrade.
#2: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Aerospace Engineering.The applicant holds an M.S. and had 12 publications and 61 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at NSC with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Computational Biology
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Research Scientist and proposes to continue in the same position. The petition was approved under NIW in Computational Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 7,547 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at TSC with a premium processing upgrade.
#4: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Advanced Application Engineer - Rheology and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 41 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at TSC with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.