Success Stories: 43 I-140 Approvals on June 9, 2026
The following success stories highlight 43 I-140 petition approvals on June 9, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1A case and 42 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 Cancer Genomics
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Research Fellow. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cancer Genomics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 1,984 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 upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (42)
#2: NIW in Experimental Neuroscience
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Experimental Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 30 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#3: NIW in Computational Chemistry
Born in Italy and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Chemistry.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 24 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.
#4: NIW in Educational Psychology
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 Educational Psychology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 119 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 without premium processing and was approved in 835 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#5: NIW in Materials Science
Born in Nepal 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 Materials Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 700 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.
#6: NIW in Biostatistics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Mathematical Statistician and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biostatistics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 76 citations 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.
#7: NIW in Bridge Engineering
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Civil Engineer and proposes to become a Structural Research Engineer. The NIW petition was approved in Bridge Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 146 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.
#8: NIW in Civil Engineering
A Turkish-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 Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 47 publications and 917 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.
#9: NIW in Bioengineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Bioengineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 26 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.
#10: NIW in Bioinformatics and Data Science
A Sri Lankan-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to become a Research Scientist I in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics and Data Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 1 publication and 20,187 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.
#11: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 37 publications and 334 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.
#12: NIW in Operations Research
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Operations Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Operations Research.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 14 publications and 147 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.
#13: NIW in Nanotechnology
Born in Taiwan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Process Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Nanotechnology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 135 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.
#14: NIW in Optical Science
A Chinese-born applicant residing in China works as an Optical Design Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Optical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications 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 without premium processing and was approved in 683 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#15: NIW in Food Chemistry
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Food Chemistry.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 13 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.
#16: NIW in Health Policy
A Mexican-born applicant residing in China works as a Senior Clinical Studies Coordinator - Dermatology and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Health Policy.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 4 publications and 23 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#17: NIW in Medical Physics
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 34 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.
#18: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Machine Learning Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 22 publications and 428 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#19: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Machine Learning / Data Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 406 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.
#20: NIW in Physics
A Nepalese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Laboratory Specialist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 19 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.
#21: NIW in Public Policy
Born and residing in Brazil, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Public Policy.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 61 publications and 200 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 upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#22: NIW in Agriculture
A Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Agriculture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 53 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 Artificial Intelligence
Born in Nepal and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Scholar. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 241 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.
#24: NIW in Autonomous Vehicle Control
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as an ADAS Simulation Engineer and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Autonomous Vehicle Control.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 202 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.
#25: NIW in Biomedical Science
Born in China and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 146 citations at the time of filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was transferred from the Texas Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.
#26: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Data Scientist Intern in industry and proposes to become a Research Scientist in Artificial Intelligence. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 15 publications and 172 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.
#27: NIW in Neurology
Born in India 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 Neurology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 140 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#28: NIW in Chemical Engineering
A South Korean-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Appointee and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 575 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.
#29: NIW in Neurosurgery
Born in Lebanon 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 Neurosurgery.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 24 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#30: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in Artificial Intelligence in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 42 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.
#31: NIW in Computational Biology
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Computational Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 29 publications and 572 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 684 days.
#32: NIW in Cancer Biology
A South Korean-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 Cancer Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 327 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.
#33: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in India 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 Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 27 publications and 1,979 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 upfront premium processing.
#34: NIW in Neuroradiology
A Brazilian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Pediatric Neuroradiology Clinical Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroradiology.
The applicant holds an M.D. degree and had 27 publications and 198 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#35: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a NeuroAI Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 59 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.
#36: NIW in Financial Economics
A South Korean-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 Financial Economics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 33 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#37: NIW in Electrical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 158 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.
#38: NIW in Biomedical Sciences
A Saudi Arabian-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Sciences.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 108 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.
#39: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 243 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.
#40: NIW in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 1 publication and 14 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#41: NIW in Immunology
Born in Georgia and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Immunology.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 707 citations at the time of filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was transferred from the Nebraska Service Center to the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#42: NIW in Psychology
A Turkish-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 Psychology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 114 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.
#43: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 146 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 upfront premium processing.