Success Stories: 33 I-140 Approvals on August 18, 2026
The following success stories highlight 33 I-140 petition approvals reported on August 18, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 32 NIW cases. 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.
EB-1A Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1A in Remote Sensing of the Earth
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 EB-1A petition was approved in Remote Sensing of the Earth.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 814 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (32)
#2: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an R&D Laboratory Technician in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 52 publications and 2,683 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.
#3: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Researcher 1 in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 62 citations at the time of 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.
#4: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 676 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Advanced Computational Modeling
An Indian-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 Advanced Computational Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 177 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 Condensed Matter Physics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Condensed Matter Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 14 citations at the time of 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.
#7: NIW in Evolutionary Genomics
A Brazilian-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 Evolutionary Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 213 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Computer Science and Engineering
Born and residing in Vietnam, this applicant works as a Lecturer and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 30 publications and 268 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#9: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Physician. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 23 publications and 29 citations at the time of filing.
The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become an Integrated Circuit (IC) Packaging Design Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 210 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#11: NIW in Neuroscience
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 229 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.
#12: NIW in Urology
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Urology.
The applicant holds an MBBCh degree and had 7 publications and 36 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#13: NIW in Neurosurgery
A Hungarian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Neurosurgeon and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurosurgery.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 62 publications and 3,910 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 11 publications and 27 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 761 days.
#15: NIW in Chemical Engineering
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 956 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 726 days.
#16: NIW in Human Genetics
Born in Nepal 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 Human Genetics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 45 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#17: NIW in Sport Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher in Adaptive Sport Science and proposes to become a Tenure-track Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Sport Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 9 publications and 63 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#18: NIW in Material Science
Born and residing in Sri Lanka, this applicant works as a Senior Lecturer Grade II and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 272 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#19: NIW in Internal Medicine
A Palestinian-born applicant residing in the United States 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 7 publications and 47 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.
#20: NIW in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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 Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 124 citations at the time of 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.
#21: NIW in Biomedical Imaging
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Imaging.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 70 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#22: NIW in Advanced Quantum Materials
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Quantum Materials.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 146 citations at the time of 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.
#23: NIW in Industrial Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 130 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#24: NIW in Cosmology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Steward Observatory Fellow in Cosmological Data Analysis. The NIW petition was approved in Cosmology.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 10 publications and 1,101 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.
#25: NIW in Optimization
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Quantitative Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Optimization.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 90 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#26: NIW in Applied Physics
Born in Belarus and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 28 publications and 3,624 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.
#27: NIW in Computer Science
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 27 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#28: NIW in Molecular Virology
Born in Botswana and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Neurology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Virology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 59 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#29: NIW in Internal Medicine
A Syrian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Internal Medicine Resident 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 23 publications and 117 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#30: NIW in Biomaterials
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomaterials.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 126 citations at the time of 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.
#31: NIW in Data Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Consultant, Data Science in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 135 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#32: NIW in Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in Austria works as a University and Project Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 243 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 761 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#33: NIW in Neurodegenerative and Neuro-Oncology
Born in the Philippines and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a PGY-1 Pathology Resident and proposes to become a PGY-2 Pathology Resident. The NIW petition was approved in Neurodegenerative and Neuro-Oncology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 9 publications and 26 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.