Success Stories: 45 I-140 Approvals on April 24, 2026
The following success stories highlight 45 I-140 petition approvals on April 24, 2026. These approvals include 5 EB-1A cases and 40 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (5)
#1: EB-1A in Medical Oncology
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Medical Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 35 publications and 1,264 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: EB-1A in Microbiology
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Microbiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 177 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.
#3: EB-1A in Cardiovascular Disease
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Interventional Cardiology Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cardiovascular Disease.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. and had 52 publications and 1,186 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#4: EB-1A in Biological Dynamics & Interactions
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biological Dynamics & Interactions.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 32 citations at 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 945 days.
#5: EB-1A in Bioinformatics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Bioinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 633 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (40)
#6: NIW in Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 19 publications and 808 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.
#7: NIW in Advanced Medical Imaging
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently an M.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Medical Imaging.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 27 publications and 660 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Biology
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoc Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 166 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.
#9: NIW in Quantum Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a JPL Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 91 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.
#10: NIW in Business Cybersecurity Analytics
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Information Security Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Business Cybersecurity Analytics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 189 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.
#11: NIW in Quantum Technology
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Quantum Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Technology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 329 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.
#12: NIW in Geospatial Hydrology
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Teaching Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Geospatial Hydrology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 378 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Clinical and Translational Research
A Greek-born applicant residing in the United States works as a PGY-1 Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical and Translational Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 8 publications and 51 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.
#14: NIW in Biomedical Research
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoc Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 74 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, 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.
#15: NIW in Inorganic Chemistry
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Module Process Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Inorganic Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 83 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.
#16: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in China 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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 50 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.
#17: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology & Prevention Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 18 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.
#18: NIW in Molecular Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist, Biology Discovery in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 362 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.
#19: NIW in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
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 Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 195 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.
#20: NIW in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 14 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.
#21: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Azerbaijani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Professional Research Assistant. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 37 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Cell Biology
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 2 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#23: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Lecturer & Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 72 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.
#24: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Development Mechanical Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 66 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.
#25: NIW in Electrical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 1 publication and 1 citation at filing.
Supported by 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.
#26: NIW in Operations Research
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Electrical Engineer II - Energy Systems Optimization and Control and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Operations Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 137 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.
#27: NIW in Statistical Genomics
Born and residing in China, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Statistical Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 1,113 citations at 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 836 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#28: NIW in Polymer Science
Born in Indonesia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Polymer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 634 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.
#29: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
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 Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 930 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.
#30: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate in Medicine and proposes to become a Data Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 138 citations at 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.
#31: NIW in Engineering
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Engineer, Motion Controls in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 35 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#32: NIW in Biostatistics
Born in Belgium 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 Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 106 publications and 15 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#33: NIW in Geriatric Nursing
A South Korean-born applicant residing in South Korea works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Geriatric Nursing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 101 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later 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.
#34: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Turkey 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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 42 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.
#35: NIW in Plant Science
A Nepalese-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 Plant Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 99 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.
#36: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Cardiovascular Disease Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds a D.O. and had 18 publications and 484 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.
#37: NIW in Molecular Genetics
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 Molecular Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 188 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.
#38: NIW in Biomedical Science
Born in Vietnam 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 Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 420 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.
#39: NIW in Civil and Environmental Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Commercial and Technical Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 368 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.
#40: NIW in Immuno-Oncology
Born in Spain and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientific Program Manager/Administrator and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immuno-Oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 138 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.
#41: NIW in Biochemistry
A Pakistani-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 Biochemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 26 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#42: NIW in Computational Science and Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 72 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.
#43: NIW in Civil and Environmental Engineering
A Vietnamese-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 Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 37 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.
#44: NIW in Biomedical Research
Born and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Principal Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 827 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later transferred to 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 at the time of filing.
#45: NIW in Agricultural Science
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 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.