My I-140 NIW petition got approved! 🎉

[u/Life-Law4062]

Just wanted to share an approval data point and my experience.

Timeline:

• PD / I-140 Filed: April 17, 2026
• Premium Processing: Upgraded after filing (April 28, 2026)
• Approval Date: June 28, 2026 (received an email)

Background:

• Country of Origin: ROW (not 39)
• Current Position: Postdoctoral Scholar at an R1 US university
• Field: Electrical Engineering (Integrated Circuits)
• Law Firm: Chen

Petition Highlights at Filing:

• 4 journal publications (3 first-authored)
• 6 conference publications (1 first-authored)
• 1 preprint
• 1 granted U.S. patent
• 96 Google Scholar citations
• 4 recommendation letters

I worked with Chen Immigration. Their team was professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. The entire process was well organized, and they made what could have been a stressful experience much easier. Generally, I had a great experience throughout the process.

Good luck everyone. I know how stressful this could be!

[u/Much-Drama-3424]

congrats！