Success Stories: 3 I-140 Approvals on November 3, 2026
The following success stories highlight 3 NIW I-140 petition approvals reported on November 3, 2026. 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.
NIW Approvals (3)
#1: NIW in Cancer Immunotherapy
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Immunotherapy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 861 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#2: NIW in Chemical Biology
Born and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemical Biology and Glycoscience. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 150 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#3: NIW in Cancer Research
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Research.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and claimed eligibility through the bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience pathway. At filing, the applicant had 3 publications and 116 citations.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience pathway.