Success Stories: 9 I-140 Approvals on March 19, 2026
The following success stories highlight 9 I-140 petition approvals. These approvals include 3 EB-1A cases and 6 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 (3)
#1: EB-1A in Computer Engineering
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 petition was approved under EB-1A in Computer Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 2,126 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at TSC with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Molecular Biology
This Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Lab Specialist Associate and proposes to continue in the same position. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Molecular Biology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 18 publications and 336 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at NSC with upfront premium processing.
#3: EB-1A in Applied Mathematics
Born in China and currently residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Applied Mathematics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 659 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at NSC with a premium processing upgrade.
NIW Approvals (6)
#4: NIW in Statistical Data Science
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as an Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Statistical Data Science.The applicant holds an M.S. and had 4 publications and 100 citations at filing.
Supported by no recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at NSC with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Applied Scientific Computing
Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist II and proposes to continue in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Applied Scientific Computing.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 616 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at TSC with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#6: NIW in Computer Science
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. Candidate and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under NIW in Computer Science.The applicant holds an M.S. and had 5 publications and 45 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at TSC with a premium processing upgrade.
#7: NIW in Interventional Cardiology
Born in Slovenia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Resident Doctor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Interventional Cardiology.The applicant holds an M.D. and had 13 publications and 20 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at NSC with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field and without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#8: NIW in Materials Scientist
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Metrology Engineer and proposes to continue in the same position. The petition was approved under NIW in Materials Scientist.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 37 publications and 460 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the SCOPS Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Applied Machine Learning
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. Student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under NIW in Applied Machine Learning.The applicant does not hold an advanced degree and claims under the exceptional ability pathway. At filing, the applicant had 12 publications and 2,585 citations.
No recommendation letters or testimonial letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at TSC with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway without supporting letters.