Success Stories: 53 I-140 Approvals on September 3, 2026
The following success stories highlight 53 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 3, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases, 1 EB-1B case, and 50 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.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Computer Science
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Intern) and proposes to become a Senior Software Engineer in industry. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 1,117 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters 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.
#2: EB-1A in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 514 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 upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#3: EB-1B in Environmental Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Environmental Chemist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 69 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (50)
#4: NIW in Polymer Chemistry
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Chemist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Polymer Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 46 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.
#5: NIW in Agricultural Economics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Economics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 140 citations at the time of 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.
#6: NIW in Bioengineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 15 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.
#7: NIW in Internal Medicine
Born in Greece and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Chief Resident PGY-2 and proposes to become an Internal Medicine Chief Resident PGY-3. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 5 publications and 312 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#8: NIW in Radiochemistry
A South African-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research PET Radiochemist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Radiochemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 12 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.
#9: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 2,195 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.
#10: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Tenure-Track Computer Science Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 241 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.
#11: NIW in Water Resources Management
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Project Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Water Resources Management.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 393 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 921 days.
#12: NIW in Mathematics
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Iran works as a Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 92 publications and 1,027 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 1,007 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#13: NIW in Proteomics and Translational Therapeutics
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Proteomics and Translational Therapeutics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 332 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#14: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 69 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.
#15: NIW in Ophthalmology
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Visiting Research Scholar (Research Fellow) and proposes to enter a Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship. The NIW petition was approved in Ophthalmology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 19 publications and 781 citations at the time of 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.
#16: NIW in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
An Afghan-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Internal Medicine Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 17 publications and 60 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#17: NIW in Pharmaceutics
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research and Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 35 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#18: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Azerbaijani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Research Assistant / Chemical Engineer and proposes to become a Chemical Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 39 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Molecular Cell Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 303 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.
#20: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
A South Korean-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 Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 338 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.
#21: NIW in Cancer Biology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 131 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.
#22: NIW in Medicine
An Iranian-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 Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 40 publications and 415 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#23: NIW in Biological Sciences
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Senior Data Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biological Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 330 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.
#24: NIW in Bioengineering
An Indian-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 Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 95 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 Mechanical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 16 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Molecular Biology & Genetics
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research) and proposes to become a Post-Doctorate Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology & Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 76 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.
#27: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a User Experience (UX) Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Human-Computer Interaction.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 477 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 Environmental Modeling
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 13 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.
#29: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Finite Element Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 124 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#30: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 1,025 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.
#31: NIW in Renewable Clean Energy
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 Renewable Clean Energy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 55 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 785 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#32: NIW in Civil Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 21 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.
#33: NIW in Monetary Economics
Born and residing in Turkey, this applicant works as an Advisor and proposes to become a Research Fellow in Financial Stability. The NIW petition was approved in Monetary Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 51 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility without premium processing and was approved in 35 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#34: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Engineer, Machine Learning RnD in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 30 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#35: NIW in Gynecology Oncology
Born in Iraq and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Doctor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Gynecology Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 93 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#36: NIW in Speech and Hearing Science
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Speech and Hearing Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 68 citations at the time of 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#37: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 57 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.
#38: NIW in Molecular Genetics
An Iranian-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 Molecular Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 60 publications and 743 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.
#39: NIW in Multi-Agent Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Researcher) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Multi-Agent Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 932 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.
#40: NIW in Immunology
An Indian-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 Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 173 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 upfront premium processing.
#41: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in Sweden, this applicant works as a Senior Research Scientist in industry and proposes to work as a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 69 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 785 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#42: NIW in Medicine
An Iranian-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 Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 34 publications and 338 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#43: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Scientist 3 in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 106 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 568 days.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#44: NIW in Clinical Epidemiology
A Nigerian-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 Epidemiology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 3 publications and 26 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#45: NIW in Silicon Photonics and Optoelectronics
Born in the USSR and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Specialist, Step I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Silicon Photonics and Optoelectronics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 234 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#46: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Chief Resident and proposes to become a Hospitalist Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.Ch.B. degree and had 4 publications and 2 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.
#47: NIW in Rare Disease Diagnostics
Born in Hungary and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Genetic Counselor in industry and proposes to become a Senior Genetic Counselor in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Rare Disease Diagnostics.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 9 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.
#48: NIW in Materials Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in China works as a Visiting Fellow and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 629 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#49: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Machine Learning Engineer II and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 116 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.
#50: NIW in Chemical Biology
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 Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 177 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.
#51: NIW in Infectious Disease Modeling
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Prevention Effectiveness Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Infectious Disease Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 301 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.
#52: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 336 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.
#53: NIW in Pathology
Born in Nigeria and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a PGY-3 Pathology Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pathology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 320 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.