February 20, 2026 Green Card Approvals: 22 Employment-Based Successes

Posted by wegreened on February 23, 2026 in EB1 Green Card, NIW, USCIS Approval Analysis

On February 20, 2026, we received 22 employment-based immigrant petition approvals across multiple preference categories. These results reflect careful case strategy, detailed evidentiary preparation, and effective use of premium processing where appropriate. The approvals spanned a wide range of professional fields, including artificial intelligence, quantum engineering, infectious disease medicine, civil engineering, plant biology, neurology, aerospace engineering, and economics. The diversity of backgrounds and credential profiles illustrates that strong petitions are not defined by a single metric, but by the overall strength and positioning of each case.

Approval Summary

Total Approvals: 22 • 4 EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) • 3 EB-1B (Outstanding Professor/Researcher) • 15 EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW) Processing Type • 20 premium processing (filed upfront or upgraded) • 2 standard processing (616 days and 714 days) Service Centers • Texas Service Center (TSC): 11 • Nebraska Service Center (NSC): 10 • SCOPS Texas Facility: 1 All approval notices were received on February 20, 2026.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Approvals Four professionals qualified under the extraordinary ability standard, demonstrating sustained national or international recognition in their respective fields, including mathematical optimization, statistics, chemistry, and infectious diseases. These cases featured strong publication records, high citation counts, and persuasive documentation of continued impact.

EB-1B Outstanding Researcher Approvals Three employer-sponsored researchers secured approvals in computational biology, civil engineering, and quantum engineering. Both academic and industry-based research roles were represented, including one approval following 616 days of standard processing.

National Interest Waiver (NIW) Approvals Fifteen NIW petitions were approved across STEM, medical, and social science disciplines. The cases included professionals transitioning into faculty roles, postdoctoral researchers advancing critical scientific initiatives, industry engineers contributing applied innovation, physicians supporting healthcare delivery, and an economist specializing in consumer behavior.

Observations • Premium processing was used in 20 of 22 cases (91%). • Recent publications strengthened many cases, though cumulative impact remained highly persuasive. • Citation counts varied significantly depending on category. • Industry professionals successfully qualified across multiple categories. • Beneficiaries represented diverse countries of birth, including China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Italy, and South Korea.

Conclusion Each of the 22 approval notices received on February 20, 2026 reflects careful preparation tailored to the petitioner’s background and future contributions. These outcomes demonstrate that well-structured employment-based petitions continue to succeed across service centers, professional fields, and credential profiles. We remain committed to strategic case preparation, responsive communication, and comprehensive advocacy throughout the employment-based green card process.

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North America Immigration Law Group (Chen Immigration Law Associates) is a U.S. immigration law firm dedicated to representing corporations, research institutions, and individuals from all 50 U.S. states regarding I-140 immigration petitions. We specialize in employment-based immigration petition and have a proven record of high success rate for the categories of: EB2-NIW (National Interest Waiver), EB1-A (Alien of Extraordinary Ability), EB1-B (Outstanding Researcher/Professor) and O-1 (Alien of Extraordinary Ability).

Our Sixty-four Thousand I-140 Approvals Provide Unprecedented Insight into the USCIS Adjudication Trend

With nearly 64,000 EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases approved, we have first hand information on the manner in which the USCIS adjudicate I-140 cases. As the USCIS has constantly changed its adjudication standards for the EB-1A, EB-1B and EB-2 NIW categories, our firm's huge database of successful cases gives you unprecedented insight to USCIS adjudication trends. We carefully analyze the data for all of our cases and apply the results of our analyses toward giving our clients up-to-date advice and adapting our strategies such that we remain on par with the ever-shifting landscape of immigration law in the U.S. With us, you will always have access to important updates, strategies, and information so that you can make the most informed decisions about your case.

We Have Helped Tens of Thousands of Clients with Credentials and Backgrounds Similar to Yours

With our exceedingly large number of successful petitions, no matter what credentials you have, no matter your background and field of expertise, no matter your visa status or nationality, chances are we have helped hundreds or even thousands of clients just like you. Our clients are usually impressed with how well we understand their research and work. Our insight and understanding stems from the fact that we have handled many cases with elements similar to yours already, and this helps us devise the best strategies for each individual petition.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2012.01 - 2025.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
	Approval or Refund^®
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	42,047	99%	5,258	97%
EB1A	9,218	91%	4,534	86%
EB1B	1,488	98%	448	93%
Total	52,753	98%	10,240	92%