Success Stories: 13 I-140 Approvals on March 9, 2026

Posted by wegreened on March 10, 2026 in Daily Approval Summary

The following success stories highlight 13 I-140 petition approvals issued on March 9, 2026. All cases were approved without a Request for Evidence (RFE).

These approvals include 13 NIW cases. Each summary includes the applicant's category, field, country of birth, current residence, credentials, letters submitted, service center, and premium processing strategy.

NIW Approvals (13)

#1: NIW in Mechanical Engineering

Born in Egypt and currently based in the United States, this client serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor and plans to remain in the same role. The NIW petition in Mechanical Engineering was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 89 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#2: NIW in Electrical Engineering

This client was born in China and is currently based in the United States, working as an R&D Engineering Staff Engineer in the industry. The NIW petition in Electrical Engineering was approved, with the applicant continuing in the same role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 52 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#3: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine

Originally from Brazil and currently residing in the United States, this client works as a Cardiovascular Medicine Researcher and proposes to transition to a Resident in Medicine position. The NIW petition in Cardiovascular Medicine was approved.

The applicant holds an M.D. and had 28 publications and 33 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#4: NIW in Computational Quantum Physics

Born in China and currently based in the United States, this client is employed as a Seismic Imaging Analyst in the industry and intends to remain in the same position. The NIW petition in Computational Quantum Physics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 41 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#5: NIW in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

A Chinese-born applicant currently based in the United States, this client works as a Solutions Architect in the industry and plans to remain in the same role. The NIW petition in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 4 publications and 118 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, and adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.

#6: NIW in Applied Mathematics

Born in China and currently residing in the United States, this client holds a Member of Technical Staff position in the industry and intends to remain in that role. The NIW petition in Applied Mathematics was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 292 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#7: NIW in Internal Medicine

This client, originally from Jordan and currently based in the United States, works as an Instructor and plans to continue in the same role. The NIW petition in Internal Medicine was approved.

The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 4 publications and 19 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#8: NIW in Public Health Epidemiology

Born in India and currently based in the United States, this client serves as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition in Public Health Epidemiology was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 6,649 citations at filing.

Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 4 testimonial letters, and adjudicated at the TSC with upfront premium processing.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#9: NIW in Computational and Physical Chemistry

From Lebanon and currently based in the United States, this client works as a Group Leader in Computational Chemistry and intends to remain in the same position. The NIW petition in Computational and Physical Chemistry was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 292 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#10: NIW in Computer Engineering

This client was born in China and is currently based in the United States, working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition in Computer Engineering was approved, with the applicant set to remain in the same role.

The applicant holds an M.Eng. and had 14 publications and 67 citations at filing.

Adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade and without supporting letters.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#11: NIW in Agronomy

Born in Bangladesh and currently residing in the United States, this client is employed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and plans to remain in the same position. The NIW petition in Agronomy was approved.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 29 publications and 40 citations at filing.

Adjudicated at the TSC with a premium processing upgrade and without supporting letters.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.

#12: NIW in Organic Chemistry

Originally from Thailand and now based in the United States, this client works as a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition in Organic Chemistry was approved, with the applicant continuing in the same role.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 61 citations at filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

#13: NIW in Artificial Intelligence

A Chinese-born researcher currently based in the United States, this client holds an Assistant Professor position and intends to remain in that role. The NIW petition in Artificial Intelligence was approved.

The applicant holds an M.S. and had 9 publications and 83 citations at filing.

Supported by 2 recommendation letters and adjudicated at the NSC with a premium processing upgrade.

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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%