Success Stories: 36 I-140 Approvals on October 30, 2026
The following success stories highlight 36 I-140 petition approvals reported on October 30, 2026, including 2 EB-1A approvals and 34 NIW approvals. 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 (2)
#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Staff in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The EB-1A petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 4,021 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 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.
#2: EB-1A in Food Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The EB-1A petition was approved in Food Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 443 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.
NIW Approvals (34)
#3: NIW 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 NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 49 publications and 1,651 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.
#4: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Applied Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 221 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.
#5: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist in Code Generation 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 1,010 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.
#6: NIW in Wearable Computing
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Lead Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Wearable Computing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 112 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.
#7: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Imaging Research Staff Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 41 publications and 270 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.
#8: NIW in Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Born in Lebanon and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Clinical Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Advanced Cardiac Imaging.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 45 publications and 915 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.
#9: NIW in Computational Oncology
An Italian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Oncology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 1,138 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.
#10: NIW in Epidemiology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Epidemiologist III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 167 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#11: NIW in Plant Biotechnology
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Biotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 63 publications and 301 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#12: NIW in Artificial Intelligence for Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Computer Scientist III, Step 4 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence for Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 62 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.
#13: NIW in Computer Science
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 Computer Science.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 37 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.
#14: NIW in Physical Chemistry
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Faculty I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a doctoral degree 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 in a non-STEM field without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#15: NIW in Biological Sciences
A Pakistani-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 Biological Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 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.
#16: NIW in Materials Science and 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 Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 131 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 without premium processing and was approved in 789 days.
#17: NIW in Immunopathology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Immunopathology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 1,017 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#18: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in Nepal 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 Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 29 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 upfront premium processing.
#19: NIW in Industrial Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 44 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.
#20: NIW in Neuroscience Integrative Research
Born in Jordan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience Integrative Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 146 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.
#21: NIW in Electrical Engineering
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 Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 45 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.
#22: NIW in Information Sciences
Born in Pakistan 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 Information Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 1,267 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.
#23: NIW in Water Resources Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Water Resources Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 217 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#24: NIW in Ecology
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Data Project Manager in industry and proposes to become a Research Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Ecology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 17 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 upfront premium processing.
#25: NIW in Endodontic Medicine
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an International Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Endodontic Medicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 96 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.
#26: NIW in Hardware Design
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Student Researcher) and proposes to become a Hardware Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Hardware Design.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 98 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 upfront premium processing.
#27: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
An Argentine-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Applied Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 291 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.
#28: NIW in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Born and residing in South Korea, this applicant works as a Clinical Professor in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 37 publications and 337 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 while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#29: NIW in Colorectal Surgery
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Colorectal Surgeon in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Colorectal Surgery.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 8 publications and 68 citations at the time of 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#30: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student (Graduate Research Assistant) and proposes to become a Biophotonics Research Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 17 publications and 49 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.
#31: NIW in Rotational Spectroscopy of Gas Phase Samples
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Student / Graduate Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Rotational Spectroscopy of Gas Phase Samples.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 35 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 with a premium processing upgrade.
#32: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Born in India 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 74 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.
#33: NIW in Chemical Biology
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemical Biology. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 73 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#34: NIW in Public Health
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate III in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Public Health.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 14 publications and 248 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 without premium processing and was approved in 795 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#35: NIW in High-Performance Computing
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Visiting Researcher in industry and proposes to become a Post Doctorate Research Associate - Agentic Workflows and Hybrid Scalable Computing in industry. The NIW petition was approved in High-Performance Computing.
The applicant holds a master’s degree at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 1 testimonial letter was included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) with a premium processing upgrade.
#36: NIW in Physical Chemistry
Born in Zimbabwe and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Principal Chemist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physical Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 35 publications and 170 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.