A recent post on Reddit revealed that a PhD student successfully had their EB2-NIW I-140 petition approved without receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE). The approval was granted on February 13, 2026, following the submission of the petition under premium processing on December 29, 2025.
Key Details:
- Approval Date: February 13, 2026
- Premium Processing Submission Date: December 29, 2025
- Applicant’s Background: Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, currently a second-year PhD student at an R1 institution
- Achievements: Five conference papers, 955 citations, and a proposed endeavor in privacy-preserving GenAI
This approval highlights the potential for successful EB2-NIW petitions even without recommendation letters, offering hope to other applicants navigating the immigration process. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: r/EB2_NIW