Success Stories: 18 I-140 Approvals on June 12, 2026

The following success stories highlight 18 I-140 petition approvals on June 12, 2026. These approvals include 18 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 (18)

#1: NIW in Computer Science

Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Customer Relationship Management Consultant in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 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.

#2: NIW in Applied Machine Learning

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 58 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 upfront premium processing.

#3: NIW in Clinical Medicine

Born in Greece and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 19 publications and 352 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.

#4: NIW in Analytical Chemistry

A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Analytical Chemistry.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 12 publications and 198 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#5: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

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 Mechanical Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 551 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 Complex System Modeling

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Modeling Analyst and proposes to become an Applied Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Complex System Modeling.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 32 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 Plant Genomics

A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Research Scientist II. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Genomics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 139 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.

#8: NIW in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to become a Pharmaceutical Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 285 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.

#9: NIW in Chemistry

A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to become an Associate Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 59 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.

#10: NIW in Artificial Intelligence

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 NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 465 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.

#11: NIW in Cell Biology

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow 1 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cell Biology.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 216 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.

#12: NIW in Internal Medicine

Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 30 publications and 218 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#13: NIW in Computational Biophysics

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biophysics.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 2 publications and 48 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 in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#14: NIW in Neuromechanics

An Israeli-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Neuromechanics.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 publications and 119 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.

#15: NIW in Applied Machine Learning

Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Engineer, Information Technology (IT) Artificial Intelligence (AI) in industry and proposes to become an Engineer II, Machine Learning Software in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 7 publications and 185 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 upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#16: NIW in Engineering

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Systems Engineer 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 11 publications and 101 citations at the time of filing.

No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.

#17: NIW in Orthopedic Surgery

Born in Saudi Arabia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Spine Surgery Fellow and proposes to become an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. The NIW petition was approved in Orthopedic Surgery.

The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 3 publications and 165 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.

#18: NIW in Civil Engineering

Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Applied Scientist - Robotic Foundation Models 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 12 publications and 212 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.