Success Stories: 35 I-140 Approvals on September 4, 2026
The following success stories highlight 35 I-140 petition approvals reported on September 4, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case, 1 EB-1B case, and 33 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 Computer Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 13 publications and 1,379 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.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#2: EB-1B in Economics & Business
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1B petition was approved in Economics & Business.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 1,370 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (33)
#3: NIW in Artificial Intelligence Systems Security and Robustness
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Software Engineer, Product in industry and proposes to become a Research Software Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence Systems Security and Robustness.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 116 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#4: NIW in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident and proposes to become a Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 3 publications and 16 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Agricultural Science
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Junior Data Analyst Intern in industry and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Agricultural Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 282 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#6: NIW in Social Work
A Nigerian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Social Work.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 118 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#7: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in Canada and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Staff Silicon Design Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 299 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 upfront premium processing.
#8: NIW in Fuel Performance Modeling
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Modeling/Simulation Professional in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Fuel Performance Modeling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 71 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.
#9: NIW in Ecology
Born in Nigeria 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 Ecology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 287 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.
#10: NIW in Dentistry
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a General Dentist and proposes to become a Clinical Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Dentistry.
The applicant holds a D.D.S. degree and had 12 publications and 128 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Chief Resident Junior Faculty and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 5 publications and 974 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#12: NIW in Tire Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Tire Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 28 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.
#13: NIW in Ecological Modelling
Born and residing in Costa Rica, this applicant works as a Modeling Unit Specialist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Ecological Modelling.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 64 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 929 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#14: NIW in Electrical Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 25 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.
#15: NIW in Aircraft Design
Born in Indonesia and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. candidate (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Aircraft Design.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 90 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.
#16: NIW in Clinical Research
A Syrian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Department Manager and proposes to become a Clinical Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Research.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 17 publications and 69 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#17: NIW in Computational Astrophysics
Born in Bahrain and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Astrophysics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 422 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#18: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States 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 10 publications and 230 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Materials Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Researcher - Performance Surface Lab and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 556 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.
#20: NIW in Material Science and Engineering
An Iranian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Material Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 43 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#21: NIW in Cellular and Molecular Immunology
Born and residing in Germany, this applicant is currently a Visiting Graduate Student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Cellular and Molecular Immunology.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 6 publications and 1,052 citations.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#22: NIW in Molecular Biology
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoc in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 184 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.
#23: NIW in Endocrinology
Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident in industry and proposes to become an Endocrinology Fellow in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Endocrinology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 6 publications and 35 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 a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#24: NIW in Ultrasound-Based Neurotechnology
An Italian-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 Ultrasound-Based Neurotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 135 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.
#25: NIW in Social Sciences
Born in Turkey 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 Social Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 94 publications and 1,035 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Translational Medicine
A Nigerian-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 Translational Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. degree and had 17 publications and 218 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#27: NIW in Clinical Medicine
Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Clinical 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 17 publications and 958 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 535 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#28: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Software Developer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 20 publications and 160 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.
#29: NIW in Bioengineering
Born in Ukraine and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 107 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#30: NIW in Pharmacology & Physiology
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmacology & Physiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 21 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.
#31: NIW in Interface Chemistry
Born in Nepal 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 Interface Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 98 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.
#32: NIW in Neuroscience
A Taiwanese-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 Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 156 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.
#33: NIW in Health Services Research
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Consultant in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Services Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 80 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#34: NIW in Agricultural Engineering
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 Agricultural Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 751 citations at the time of filing.
The petition proceeded without any supporting letters. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#35: NIW in Quantitative Epidemiology
Born in Uganda 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 Quantitative Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 61 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.