Success Stories: 6 I-140 Approvals on June 25, 2026

The following success stories highlight 6 I-140 petition approvals on June 25, 2026. These approvals include 6 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 (6)

#1: NIW in Medicine

Born and residing in China, this applicant works as a Medicine Researcher and proposes to become a Medical Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 40 publications and 1,321 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 upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#2: NIW in Computational Social Science

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 Computational Social Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 203 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 upfront premium processing.

#3: NIW in Human-Computer Interaction

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Human-Computer Interaction.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 40 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.

#4: NIW in Applied Economics

A Turkish-born applicant residing in Turkey works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become a Teaching Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Economics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 43 publications and 957 citations at the time of 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.

#5: NIW in Dentistry

Born and residing in Iran, this applicant works as a Dentist and proposes to become a Periodontist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Dentistry.

The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 14 publications and 279 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 upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#6: NIW in Information Security

An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Information Security.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 63 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 a premium processing upgrade.