Success Stories: 30 I-140 Approvals on April 21, 2026
The following success stories highlight 30 I-140 petition approvals on April 21, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B case, and 28 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Neurosurgery
Born and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Resident and proposes to become a Complex Spine Neurosurgery Fellow. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Neurosurgery.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 42 publications and 942 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and the applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#2: EB-1B in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Associate Director in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 171 citations at filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (28)
#3: NIW in Bioengineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Bioengineer and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 76 citations at 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.
#4: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as a Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 61 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Materials Science
This South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 95 citations at 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.
#6: NIW in Machine Learning Systems
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works in Machine Learning Systems and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Machine Learning Systems.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 4,411 citations at 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.
#7: NIW in Petroleum Engineering
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Reservoir Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Petroleum Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 31 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Radio Frequency and Antenna Engineering
This applicant, born and residing in Turkiye, works as a Chief Research Engineer and proposes to become an Antenna Microwave Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Radio Frequency and Antenna Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 34 publications and 199 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later transferred to 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.
#9: NIW in Computer Science
A South Korean-born applicant based in the United States works as a Computer Scientist and proposes to become an AI Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 657 citations at 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 Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 194 citations at 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.
#11: NIW in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
An Israeli-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 943 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Internal Medicine
This Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Physician and proposes to become a Fellow Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Internal Medicine.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 56 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Scientific Visualization
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Scientific Visualization.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 66 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#14: NIW in Applied Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as an Electronics/Electrical Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 42 citations at 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.
#15: NIW in Research in Precision Oncology
This 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 Research in Precision Oncology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 151 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#16: NIW in Pharmacy
A Bangladeshi-born applicant based in the United States works as a Researcher/Evaluator (Food Science Program) and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacy.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 261 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later transferred to the Nebraska Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#17: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Applied Machine Learning Researcher and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 87 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#18: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Kenyan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 98 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Hepatology
This Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become an Associate Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Hepatology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 24 citations at 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.
#20: NIW in Thrombotic Disorders
A Guatemalan-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 Thrombotic Disorders.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 172 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#21: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 291 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Geotechnical Engineering
A Vietnamese-born applicant currently residing in South Korea is a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Geotechnical Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 40 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later transferred to the Nebraska Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#23: NIW in Biochemistry
This Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 55 citations at 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.
#24: NIW in Chemistry
An Indian-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 181 citations at 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.
#25: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Physician Nocturnist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 60 citations at 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#26: NIW in Computational Physics
An Indian-born applicant currently residing in China works as a Senior Engineer for Intelligent Driving in industry and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Physics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 451 citations at 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#27: NIW in Materials Physics
This Vietnamese-born applicant living in Vietnam works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Physics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 32 citations at 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.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#28: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 86 citations at 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.
#29: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 322 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#30: NIW in Horticultural Science
A Bangladeshi-born applicant based in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist and Extension Specialist. The NIW petition was approved in Horticultural Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 71 citations at 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.