I-140 approved (in 40 business days)
Greetings,
I am sharing my profile, which I acknowledge is considerably more modest than that of many others on this forum, and I hope others may find some benefit in this post.
I-140 petition Submission Date: March 13, 2026.
Premium Processing: Yes, concurrently filed with the petition.
Decision Received: May 8, 2026 (Approved without Requests for Evidence).
Credentials:
I hold a PhD from a reputable institution in the United States. My academic discipline broadly falls within the Social Sciences; however, my research is closely aligned with STEM fields.
Publications: Eight papers (including two as the first author), all published in reputable journals. Additionally, I have edited a book and presented at three well-known conferences.
Citations: 95 at the time of filing (as per Google Scholar).
Peer Reviews: Five reviews in reputable journals.
Primary citizenship: From one of the 75 countries currently subject to Processing Suspension.
Primarily, I believe my greatest strength was the clarity and focus of my proposed endeavor. I refrained from using ostentatious language or buzzwords and focused on stating explicitly what I intended to accomplish in clear, concise terms. Subsequently, I supported my petition with reputable reports and sources to demonstrate the global significance and national impact of my proposed endeavor. In my view, it is essential that the proposed endeavor be concise, focused, and articulate, as this forms the foundation for developing the entire case.
Law Firm: Yes, I engaged a law firm. I will not specify the firm's name, as I do not act as their marketing representative. Nevertheless, I am highly satisfied with their services. Please do not argue my decision not to disclose the firm's name. However, I would like to clarify that, having now completed the process, I believe I could have managed without a law firm if I had had more time. I was too busy with my PhD defense to prepare my own petition letter, so I retained legal assistance. To those considering a do-it-yourself approach, I commend your initiative and wish you success. Assistance is available for those who seek it.
I will review comments and am happy to provide further details if required.
Best regards to all.