Success Stories: 9 I-140 Approvals on June 15, 2026

The following success stories highlight 9 I-140 petition approvals on June 15, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 8 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 Astrophysics

Born in Romania and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Schmidt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and proposes to become a Carnegie Theoretical Astrophysics Center (CTAC) Fellow. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Astrophysics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 377 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: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.

NIW Approvals (8)

#2: NIW in Biomedical Science

Born in Bangladesh 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 11 publications and 81 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#3: NIW in Organizational Management

A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in Vietnam works as a Director of Academic Affairs and Head of the Business Division and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Organizational Management.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 30 publications and 359 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#4: NIW in Integrated Photonics

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

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 18 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.

#5: NIW in Electronics Engineering

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Systems Engineer I in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electronics Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 106 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#6: NIW in Data Security and Privacy

Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Data Security and Privacy.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 16 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 Neuroscience

A Hungarian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Instructor of Neurology and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 769 citations at the time of 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.

#8: NIW in Chemical Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 68 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 without premium processing and was approved in 840 days.

#9: NIW in Computational Cancer Research

A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Cancer Research.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 206 citations at the time of 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.