Success Stories: 42 I-140 Approvals on April 16, 2026
The following success stories highlight 42 I-140 petition approvals on April 16, 2026. These approvals include 4 EB-1A cases, 2 EB-1B cases, and 36 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 (4)
#1: EB-1A in Public Health and Epidemiology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Public Health and Epidemiology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 1,378 citations at filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
This Chinese-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 453 citations at filing.
Supported by 5 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing.
#3: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
An applicant from India who resides in the United States works as a Principal Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 932 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#4: EB-1A in Computer Science
Residing in the United States, this Chinese-born applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Computer Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 840 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
EB-1B Approvals (2)
#5: EB-1B in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Scientist II and proposes to become a Senior Scientist. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Pharmaceutical Sciences.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 119 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: EB-1B in Chemistry
This Chinese-born applicant, based in the United States, works as a Senior Research Associate in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1B in Chemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 392 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 407 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
NIW Approvals (36)
#7: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Colombian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 28 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.
#8: NIW in Foundational Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Foundational Machine Learning.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 104 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.
#9: NIW in Agricultural Sciences
Born in Uruguay and living 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 Agricultural Sciences.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 36 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Cell Biology
A South Korean-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 Cell Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 202 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.
#11: NIW in Space Engineering
Born in Italy 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 Space Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 139 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 Computer Science
This South Korean-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 240 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.
#13: NIW in Clinical Psychology
A French-born applicant based in the United States works as a Research Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Psychology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 205 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and no testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and approved in 791 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#14: NIW in Computer Science
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 174 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.
#15: NIW in Neuroengineering
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroengineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 354 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#16: NIW in Therapeutic Drug Discovery
A South Korean-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Therapeutic Drug Discovery.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 76 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.
#17: NIW in Biochemistry
Born in South Korea 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 Biochemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 36 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.
#18: NIW in Bioengineering
This applicant from China, currently residing in the United States, works as a Computational Scientist 2 and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 801 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.
#19: NIW in Materials Science
An Indian-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 62 citations at 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.
#20: 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 12 publications and 259 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.
#21: NIW in Renewable Energy Generation and Storage
A Malaysian-born applicant currently residing in Singapore works as an Associate Principal Power Electronics Engineer in industry and proposes to become a Battery Programs Senior Manager in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Renewable Energy Generation and Storage.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 374 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: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing, and the case was approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#22: NIW in Clinical Medicine
This Egyptian-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 Clinical Medicine.The applicant holds an M.B.B.Ch. and had 16 publications and 71 citations at 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.
#23: NIW in Food Science
A Vietnamese-born applicant based in the United States works as an Assistant Cooperative Extension Food Safety and Organic Production Area Advisor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 192 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.
#24: NIW in Environmental Engineering
Born in China 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 Environmental Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 20 publications and 651 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#25: NIW in Computational Structural Biology
This Norwegian-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Structural Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 70 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.
#26: NIW in Molecular Cancer Biology
An applicant from India residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Scholar and proposes to become a Researcher 3. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Cancer Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 48 publications and 1,706 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.
#27: NIW in Molecular Biology & Genetics
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Assistant and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology & Genetics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 10 publications and 103 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 without premium processing and was approved in 189 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#28: NIW in Bioinformatics
A Nepalese-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 Bioinformatics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 26 publications and 707 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.
#29: NIW in Environmental Science
This Egyptian-born applicant living in the United States works as a Visiting Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 26 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.
#30: NIW in Vision Science
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 Vision Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 27 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 Neuropsychopharmacology
An Indonesian-born applicant based in the United States works as a Scientist I and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuropsychopharmacology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 156 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.
#32: NIW in Leukemia Biology
This Portuguese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctorate Fellow and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Leukemia Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 336 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 3 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#33: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
A Chinese-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 Mechanical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 47 citations at filing.
No recommendation or testimonial letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#34: NIW in Environmental Biogeochemistry
Born in Bangladesh 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 Environmental Biogeochemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 510 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.
#35: NIW in Robotics
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Tenure-track Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Robotics.The applicant qualified through a bachelor’s degree and had 8 publications and 511 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.
#36: NIW in Mechanical Engineer
This Lebanese-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineer.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 40 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.
#37: NIW in Infectious Diseases
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Instructor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Infectious Diseases.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 11,954 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.
#38: NIW in Chemical Reaction Engineering
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Chief Machine Learning Officer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Reaction Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 380 citations at 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.
#39: NIW in Biostatistics
This Taiwanese-born applicant living in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 33 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.
#40: NIW in Stochastic Dynamics and AI
A Greek-born applicant based in the United States works as an AI Research Senior Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Stochastic Dynamics and AI.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 39 citations at 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 132 days.
#41: NIW in Nanophotonics
Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctorate Research Associate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Nanophotonics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 320 citations at filing.
No recommendation or testimonial letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters in a non-STEM field.
#42: NIW in Electrical Engineering
A Nepalese-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 13 publications and 39 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.