Success Stories: 30 I-140 Approvals on June 16, 2026
The following success stories highlight 30 I-140 petition approvals on June 16, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 29 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, publication and citation record, supporting letters, 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 a Technical Staff in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 3,656 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.
NIW Approvals (29)
#2: NIW in Cardiovascular Health
Born in Poland and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Internal Medicine Resident and proposes to become a Cardiology Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Cardiovascular Health.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 18 publications and 41 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.
#3: NIW in Environmental Engineering
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Remote Sensing Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 26 citations at the time of 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.
#4: NIW in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Born in the Philippines and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher - Seamless Autonomous Mobility Services in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 223 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 upfront premium processing.
#5: NIW in Peri-Implant Diseases
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Doctor and proposes to become a Periodontist. The NIW petition was approved in Peri-Implant Diseases.
The applicant holds a D.M.D. degree and had 4 publications and 69 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#6: NIW in Biotechnologies
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Professor of Theriogenology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnologies.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 185 citations at the time of 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.
#7: NIW in Neuroscience
A Kazakhstani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 685 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.
#8: NIW in Medicine
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scholar and proposes to become an Internal Medicine Resident. The NIW petition was approved in Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 5 publications and 14 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#9: NIW in Development Economics and Labor Economics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Economist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Development Economics and Labor Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 2 publications and 32 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#10: NIW in Atmospheric Science
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Atmospheric Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 77 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 696 days.
#11: NIW in Computer Science
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Software Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 428 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.
#12: NIW in Plant Pathology
Born in Brazil and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Extension Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Plant Pathology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 26 publications and 923 citations at the time of 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.
#13: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an AI/ML Engineer 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 4 publications and 2,143 citations at the time of 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.
#14: NIW in Data Analytics in Healthcare
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Chief Analyst and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Data Analytics in Healthcare.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 1 publication and 32 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.
#15: NIW in Computer Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 201 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.
#16: NIW in Device Engineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Process and Device Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Device Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 167 citations at the time of 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.
#17: NIW in Bioelectronics Engineering
A Chinese-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 Bioelectronics Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 340 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#18: NIW in Tumor Biology
Born in Japan 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 Tumor Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 928 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.
#19: NIW in Neurology
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neurology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 18 publications and 462 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 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.
#20: NIW in Immunology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 140 citations at the time of 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.
#21: NIW in Statistical Machine Learning
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Staff 1 in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Statistical Machine Learning.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 70 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.
#22: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 54 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.
#23: NIW in Astronomy
A Croatian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Assistant Scientific Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Astronomy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 38 publications and 709 citations at the time of 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.
#24: NIW in Petroleum Engineering
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a D&I Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Petroleum Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 93 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.
#25: NIW in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Analyst in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 58 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#26: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher in Artificial Intelligence and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant did not hold an advanced degree and qualified through the exceptional ability pathway. At the time of filing, the applicant had 11 publications and 803 citations.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#27: NIW in Animal Science
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Animal Resources Manager in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Animal Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 518 citations at the time of 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.
#28: NIW in Civil Engineering
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Civil Engineer and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 286 citations at the time of 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.
#29: NIW in Clinical Medicine
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Resident Physician and Research Collaborator and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Clinical Medicine.
The applicant holds an MBBS degree and had 12 publications and 23 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#30: NIW in Bioengineering
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to become an Assistant Research Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 215 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.