50 Approvals on March 17, 2026
2026-03-18, BY wegreened
The following success stories highlight 50 petition approvals. These approvals include 5 EB-1A cases, 44 NIW cases, and 1 O-1A case. 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 (5)
#1: EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 25 publications and 1,701 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.
#2: EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Researcher and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 172 citations at 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.
#3: EB-1A in Immunology
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this Research Fellow proposes to become a Senior Scientist in Molecular Virology in industry. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 683 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#4: EB-1A in Data Science
A Ph.D. candidate born in China and living in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Data Science.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 9 publications and 698 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#5: EB-1A in Cancer Research
Working as a Research Scientist II, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under EB-1A in Cancer Research.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 15 publications and 214 citations at filing.
Supported by 6 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
NIW Approvals (44)
#6: NIW in Civil Engineering
This Indian-born applicant residing in the United States works as an Engineer II in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Civil Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 10 publications and 75 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#7: NIW in RNA Biology
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 petition was approved under NIW in RNA Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 64 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 testimonial letters, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#8: NIW in Theoretical Particle Physics
A Postdoctoral Research Associate from Taiwan currently based in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Theoretical Particle Physics.
With a Ph.D., the applicant filed with 6 publications and 175 citations.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#9: NIW in Artificial Intelligence
Born in Turkey and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student and proposes to become a Research Scientist in Prediction and Planning in industry. The petition was approved under NIW in Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 313 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#10: NIW in Molecular Biology
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 23 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.
#11: NIW in Quantum Materials Engineering
A Ph.D. student from Vietnam residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to become a Postdoctoral Researcher. The petition was approved under NIW in Quantum Materials Engineering.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 11 publications and 803 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#12: NIW in Biomedicine
Currently residing and working in China as a PI and Professor, this Chinese-born applicant proposes to transition to a Research Scientist. The petition was approved under NIW in Biomedicine.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had a strong record of 41 publications and 4,606 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center and later transferred to the Nebraska Service Center, with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing and the case was approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#13: NIW in Infectious Diseases
Born in Bangladesh and residing in Canada, this applicant works as a Post-Doctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Staff Scientist. The petition was approved under NIW in Infectious Diseases.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 33 publications and 902 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and approved after 424 days.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing and the case was approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#14: NIW in Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
This Vietnamese-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 NIW in Lithium Rechargeable Batteries.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 8 publications and 130 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.
#15: NIW in Organic Chemistry
Born in Egypt and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. student and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Organic Chemistry.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 203 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and approved after 613 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#16: NIW in Materials Science and Engineering
Working as a Business Manager in Strategy and Operations in industry, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States proposes to maintain the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Materials Science and Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 52 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters and 1 testimonial letter, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#17: NIW in Photonic Engineering in Metamaterials
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Researcher and proposes to become an Assistant Project Scientist. The petition was approved under NIW in Photonic Engineering in Metamaterials.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 18 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.
#18: NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine
A Categorical Resident Physician from Armenia residing in the United States, this applicant plans to remain in the same clinical role. The petition was approved under NIW in Cardiovascular Medicine.
The applicant holds an M.D. and had 15 publications and 17 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#19: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
Born in Pakistan and residing in China, this applicant works as an Associate Professor and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 16 publications and 97 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 recommendation letter and 3 testimonial letters, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: The applicant was residing outside the United States at the time of filing.
#20: NIW in Mechanical Engineering
This Bangladeshi-born applicant residing in the United States is a Ph.D. student and proposes to become an Assistant Professor. The petition was approved under NIW in Mechanical Engineering.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 8 publications and 194 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#21: NIW in Computer Science
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Robotics Machine Learning Engineer in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Computer Science.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 5 publications and 192 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#22: NIW in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence
This Taiwanese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Business Analyst 2 in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 2 publications and 23 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#23: NIW in Geoinformatics
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as an Assistant Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Geoinformatics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 21 publications and 536 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#24: NIW in Computer Science
This Nepalese-born Applied Scientist II in industry based in the United States plans to maintain the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Computer Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 77 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#25: NIW in Physiology
Born in Pakistan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Post Doctorate Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Physiology.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 7 publications and 24 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
#26: NIW in Molecular Biology
This Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Molecular Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 529 citations at 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.
#27: NIW in Neuroscience
Born in Japan and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Neuroscience.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 12 publications and 197 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#28: NIW in Agriculture
This Nepalese-born Postdoctoral Research Associate based in the United States proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Agriculture.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 67 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.
#29: NIW in Computational Neuroscience
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant is a Ph.D. candidate and proposes to become a Postdoctoral Research Scholar. The petition was approved under NIW in Computational Neuroscience.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 3 publications and 53 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#30: NIW in Information Security
Working as a Senior Security Researcher in industry, this Chinese-born applicant residing in the United States plans to maintain the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Information Security.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 125 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 testimonial letters, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#31: NIW in Chemical Technology
Born in India and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Chemical Technology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 14 publications and 71 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and approved after 613 days.
#32: NIW in Virology
A Postdoctoral Research Fellow born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Virology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 23 publications and 1,185 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and approved after 362 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#33: NIW in Neuroscience and Psychological Science
Born in Bangladesh and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Post-doctoral Fellow and proposes to become a Research Associate B. The petition was approved under NIW in Neuroscience and Psychological Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 146 citations at filing.
Supported by 4 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and approved after 413 days.
#34: NIW in Biomedical Engineering
This applicant, born in China and residing in the United States, works as an Algorithm Engineering ICT3 and was approved under NIW in Biomedical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 3 publications and 631 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.
#35: NIW in Medical Science
Born in Thailand and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Research Scientist and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Medical Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 52 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.
#36: NIW in Cell Biology
An Associate Researcher from China and living in the United States, this applicant proposes to maintain the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Cell Biology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 406 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and approved after 767 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#37: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Working as a Scientist and Enzyme Engineer in industry, this Spanish-born applicant residing in the United States plans to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 6 publications and 119 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and approved after 371 days.
#38: NIW in Computer Vision
This Chinese-born Ph.D. student based in the United States proposes to become a Post-Doctoral Associate. The petition was approved under NIW in Computer Vision.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 12 publications and 635 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#39: NIW in Environmental Engineering
Born in China and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Graduate Research Assistant and proposes to become a Research Assistant. The petition was approved under NIW in Environmental Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 13 publications and 233 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center without premium processing and approved after 767 days.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#40: NIW in Physics
This Rwandan-born Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics residing in the United States proposes to work as a Process Engineer in industry. The petition was approved under NIW in Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 4 publications and 26 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 approved after 768 days.
#41: NIW in Chemical Engineering
Born in South Korea and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Chemical Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 714 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#42: NIW in Nephrology
This applicant, born in the United Kingdom and residing in the United States, works as a Resident Physician and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Nephrology.
The applicant holds an M.B.B.S. and had 14 publications and 124 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center without premium processing and approved after 613 days.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#43: NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering
This Bangladeshi-born Researcher living in the United States proposes to transition to an Embedded Systems Engineer. The petition was approved under NIW in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
The applicant qualified with a master’s degree and had 16 publications and 21 citations at filing.
No supporting letters were submitted. The case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
Notable: Approved without recommendation letters or testimonial letters.
#44: NIW in Cancer Immunology
A Post-doctoral Research Fellow who is a British National Overseas and resides in the United States, this applicant plans to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Cancer Immunology.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 9 publications and 716 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#45: NIW in Biological Engineering
Born in Mexico and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Senior Scientist in Preclinical Development in industry and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Biological Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 197 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#46: NIW in Science
This Russian-born applicant residing in the United States works as a Postdoctoral Associate and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Science.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 11 publications and 1,168 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.
Notable: Approved in a non-STEM field.
#47: NIW in Biological Sciences
Born in Vietnam and residing in the United States, this applicant works as a Postdoctoral Fellow and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Biological Sciences.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 7 publications and 83 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 letters or testimonial letters.
#48: NIW in Nuclear Engineering
This applicant, born in South Korea and residing in the United States, works as a Modeling and Simulation Professional and proposes to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Nuclear Engineering.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 24 publications and 324 citations at filing.
Supported by 3 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Nebraska Service Center with a premium processing upgrade.
#49: NIW in Space Physics
This Chinese-born Postdoctoral Research Associate living in the United States proposes to maintain the same role. The petition was approved under NIW in Space Physics.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 5 publications and 78 citations at filing.
Supported by 1 testimonial letter, with no recommendation letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Texas Service Center with upfront premium processing.
O-1A Approvals (1)
#50: O-1A in Oceanography
A Research Scientist II born in Chile and residing in the United States, this applicant intends to remain in the same role. The petition was approved under O-1A in Oceanography.
The applicant holds a Ph.D. and had 22 publications and 658 citations at filing.
Supported by 2 recommendation letters, with no testimonial letters submitted, the case was adjudicated at the Vermont Service Center with upfront premium processing.
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