Success Stories: 19 I-140 Approvals on July 22, 2026
The following success stories highlight 19 I-140 petition approvals on July 22, 2026. These approvals include 1 EB-1B case and 18 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.
EB-1B Approvals (1)
#1: EB-1B in Psychology
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-1B in Psychology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 245 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.
NIW Approvals (18)
#2: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as an AIML - ML Research 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 7 publications and 4,864 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.
#3: NIW in Industrial Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Tenure-Tracked Assistant Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Industrial Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 32 publications and 425 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.
#4: NIW in Chemical Engineering
A South Korean-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 Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 352 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.
#5: NIW in Bioinformatics in Cancer
Born in Colombia and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Associate Specialist and proposes to become a Full Specialist, Step 1. The NIW petition was approved in Bioinformatics in Cancer.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 17 publications and 1,063 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 Mechanical Engineering
A Jordanian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 publications and 42 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 5 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in Semiconductors
An Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Expansion Training Ramp Specialist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Semiconductors.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 16 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.
#8: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 32 publications and 1,589 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 718 days.
#9: NIW in Transportation Engineering
An Egyptian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Transportation Data Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The NIW petition was approved in Transportation Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 694 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#10: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
Born in Iran and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Assistant and proposes to become a Medical Device Quality Engineer in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 28 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 Medical Artificial Intelligence Research
A Turkish-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Medical Artificial Intelligence Researcher. The NIW petition was approved in Medical Artificial Intelligence Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 1,353 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.
#12: NIW in Computational Modeling
Born in Australia 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 Computational Modeling.
The applicant holds a master’s degree and had 4 publications and 82 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 a premium processing upgrade.
#13: NIW in Additive Manufacturing
An Indian-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 Additive Manufacturing.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 19 publications and 475 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 Geotechnical Engineering
Born in China 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 Geotechnical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 516 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 Cancer Research
An Indian-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 Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 37 publications and 971 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.
#16: NIW in Data Science
Born in Egypt 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 Data Science.
The applicant holds a master's degree 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.
#17: NIW in Biology
A Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Biologist and proposes to become a Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow. The NIW petition was approved in Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 54 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.
#18: NIW in Risk Governance
Born in Ghana 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 Risk Governance.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 4 publications and 15 citations at the time of filing.
No recommendation letters were submitted, but 6 testimonial letters were included. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#19: NIW in Statistics
A Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States is currently a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Data Scientist in industry. The NIW petition was approved in Statistics.
The applicant holds a master's degree and had 3 publications and 78 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.