Success Stories: 22 I-140 Approvals on April 8, 2026
The following success stories highlight 22 I-140 petition approvals on April 8, 2026. These approvals include 2 EB-1A cases and 20 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 or qualification pathway, publication and citation record, supporting letters, service center, and premium processing strategy.
EB-1A Approvals (2)
#1: EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering
Born in China and now based in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Engineer/Scientist, Health AI in industry. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 31 publications and 3,888 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#2: EB-1A in Computer Science
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate 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 26 publications and 244 citations at 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 917 days.
NIW Approvals (20)
#3: NIW in Infrastructure Systems Engineering
A Graduate Research Assistant from Vietnam and based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Infrastructure Systems Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 8 citations at 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.
#4: NIW in Molecular Biology & Genetics
Residing in the United States, this Vietnamese-born applicant works as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Molecular Biology & Genetics.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 53 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 2 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
This applicant, born in Singapore and living in the United States, works as a Research Intern and proposes to become a Research Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 peer-reviewed publications and 382 citations at 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.
#6: NIW in Computer Science
Working as an Assistant Teaching Professor, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Computer Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 32 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 779 days.
#7: NIW in Electrical Engineering
The applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 123 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 217 days.
#8: NIW in Cancer Research
A Research Fellow from Taiwan who is currently based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Cancer Research.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and 178 citations at 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.
#9: NIW in Pharmaceutical Sciences
This Bangladeshi-born applicant living in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Pharmaceutical Sciences.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 54 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) Texas Facility with a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Quantum Computing
Born in Russia and currently residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The NIW petition was approved in Quantum Computing.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 48 citations at 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.
#11: NIW in Imaging Sciences
An Assistant Professor from China and based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Imaging Sciences.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 39 publications and 672 citations at filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 4 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#12: NIW in Biotechnology
This applicant, born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, works as a Postdoctoral Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biotechnology.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 120 citations at 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 779 days.
#13: NIW in Biomedical Science
A Taiwanese-born Postdoctoral Scholar residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 167 citations at 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 781 days.
#14: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Working as a Software Engineer II in industry, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Artificial Intelligence.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 6 publications and 358 citations at 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.
#15: NIW in Epidemiology
Currently a Ph.D. candidate, this applicant from China and residing in the United States proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Epidemiology.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 170 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#16: NIW in Astronomy
This Chinese-born applicant based in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Astronomy.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 128 citations at 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.
#17: NIW in Operations Research
Born in Chile and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Professor and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Operations Research.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 176 citations at 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.
#18: NIW in Electrical Engineering
An Italian-born applicant living in the United States, this individual is currently a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical Engineering.The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 22 citations at 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.
#19: NIW in Aerospace Engineering
Working as a Senior Thermal Engineer in industry, this Indian-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Aerospace Engineering.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 59 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters and 2 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#20: NIW in Biochemistry
A Postdoctoral Associate from China and currently based in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biochemistry.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 155 citations at 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.
#21: NIW in Nutritional Science
This Japanese-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 Nutritional Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 153 citations at 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 781 days.
#22: NIW in Food Science
Born in Taiwan and living in the United States, this applicant works as a Food Scientist and proposes to become a Research and Development Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Food Science.The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 174 citations at 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.