Success Stories: 16 I-140 Approvals on July 17, 2026

The following success stories highlight 16 I-140 petition approvals on July 17, 2026. These approvals include 16 NIW cases. Client names and internal identifying details 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, recommendation and testimonial letter counts, service center, and premium processing strategy. 

NIW Approvals (16)

#1: NIW in Environmental Engineering

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 577 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.

#2: NIW in Computational Neuroscience

An England-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 Computational Neuroscience.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 21 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 without premium processing and was approved in 878 days.

Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.

#3: NIW in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Born in Iran 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The applicant qualified through the exceptional ability pathway rather than an advanced degree and had 9 publications and 76 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 without premium processing and was approved in 724 days.

Notable: Approved through the exceptional ability pathway.

#4: NIW in Chemical Engineering

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 58 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 upfront premium processing.

#5: NIW in Biochemistry

Born in Nepal 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 Biochemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 27 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.

#6: NIW in Biological Engineering

Born in Iran and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Sessional Lecturer, Principles of Food and Bioproducts Engineering and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Biological Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 62 citations at the time of filing.

No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and was approved in 904 days.

Notable: Approved without recommendation or testimonial letters while the applicant was residing outside the United States.

#7: NIW in Computational Mechanics

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 Computational Mechanics.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 163 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 Chemical Engineering

Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Chemical Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 14 publications and 1,320 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.

#9: NIW in Medical Computer Vision

A Pakistani-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Computer Vision.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 8 publications and 38 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.

#10: NIW in Solar Energy Science and Engineering

Born in France and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Development Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Solar Energy Science and Engineering.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 153 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.

#11: NIW in Neuroscience

An Iraqi-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Honorary Fellow and proposes to become a Research Scientist. The NIW petition was approved in Neuroscience.

The applicant holds an M.B.Ch.B. degree and had 36 publications and 167 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.

#12: NIW in Organic Chemistry

Born in Sri Lanka and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an R&D Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 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 Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.

#13: NIW in Civil Engineering

A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Scientist Intern in industry and proposes to become a Senior Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Civil Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 6 publications and 333 citations at the time of filing.

Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.

#14: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The NIW petition was approved in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The applicant holds a master's degree and had 5 publications and 98 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.

#15: NIW in Organic Chemistry

A Vietnamese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Senior Principal Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Organic Chemistry.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 14 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.

#16: NIW in Environmental Sciences

Born in Rwanda and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Data Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Environmental Sciences.

The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 33 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.