Success Stories: 33 I-140 Approvals on April 23, 2026
The following success stories highlight 33 I-140 petition approvals on April 23, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 32 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 Applied Microbiology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Post Doctorate Research Associate B and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Applied Microbiology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 1,182 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.
NIW Approvals (32)
#2: NIW in Immunology
A Nepalese-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 Immunology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 167 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.
#3: NIW in Computational Biophysics and Bioinformatics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biophysics and Bioinformatics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 29 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#4: NIW in Computational and Applied Mathematics
A Chinese-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 Computational and Applied Mathematics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 69 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.
#5: NIW in Physics
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Process Development Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 74 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.
#6: NIW in Computer Science
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 217 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.
#7: NIW in Transportation Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 17 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Digital Healthcare
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a VP of R&D in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Digital Healthcare.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 362 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.
#9: NIW in Genomics
Born in Canada 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 Genomics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 2,792 citations at 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.
#10: NIW in Additive Manufacturing
An Argentinian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Engineer Intern in industry and proposes to become a Research Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Additive Manufacturing.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 115 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in the United Kingdom 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 Neuroscience.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 157 citations at 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.
#12: NIW in Optics and Light Matter Interaction
A Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Post-Doctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Optics and Light Matter Interaction.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 387 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.
#13: NIW in Computational Astrophysics
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Astrophysics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 15 citations at 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.
#14: NIW in Biorenewable Systems
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biorenewable Systems.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 52 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.
#15: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
Born in Saudi Arabia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 163 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.
#16: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Mechanical Engineer and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 54 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#17: NIW in Medicinal Chemistry
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medicinal Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 29 citations at 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 415 days.
#18: NIW in Medicine
A Saudi Arabian-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 Medicine.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 9 publications and 135 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#19: NIW in Experimental Physics
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Quantitative Researcher in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Experimental Physics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 240 publications and 5,662 citations at 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.
#20: NIW in Epidemiology
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 91 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#21: NIW in Pharmacoepidemiology
Born in Taiwan 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 Pharmacoepidemiology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 66 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 Chemistry and Materials Science
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become a Researcher in Chemistry and Materials Science. The NIW petition was approved in Chemistry and Materials Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 179 citations at 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.
#23: NIW in Nanochemistry
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Application Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nanochemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 62 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.
#24: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 91 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.
#25: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in China 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 Biomedical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 46 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#26: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 331 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.
#27: NIW in Food Science and Technology
Born in Peru and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science and Technology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 288 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.
#28: NIW in Computer Engineering
A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 88 publications and 1,280 citations at 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.
#29: NIW in Human Geography
Born in Russia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Human Geography.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 55 citations at 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.
#30: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Staff Systems Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 692 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.
#31: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Russia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Electrical Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 221 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.
#32: NIW in Biostatistics
A Taiwanese-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 Biostatistics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 64 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.
#33: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
Born in South Korea 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 Aerospace Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 117 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.