Success Stories: 8 I-140 Approvals on May 25, 2026

The following success stories highlight 8 I-140 petition approvals on May 25, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 7 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.

EB-1A Approvals (1)

#1: EB-1A in Electrical Engineering

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior DFX Architect and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Electrical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 249 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

NIW Approvals (7)

#2: NIW in Computational Chemistry

Born and residing in China, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 94 citations at the time of 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

#3: NIW in Space Science

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Space Science.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 115 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 Environmental Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 1,426 citations at the time of 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 Aerospace Materials

A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Aerospace Materials.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 22 citations at the time of 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.

#6: NIW in Materials Science

Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 37 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.

#7: NIW in Chemical Engineering

A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 6 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was initially filed at the National Benefits Center before being transferred to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#8: NIW in Endocrinology

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 5 publications and 25 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 a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.