https://usimmigration.today/tags/chen---wegreened/Recent content in Chen - WeGreened on US Immigration, Explained DailyHugoen-USMon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://usimmigration.today/news/i-140-approved-for-research-associate-from-europe/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://usimmigration.today/news/i-140-approved-for-research-associate-from-europe/<p>A research associate based in Europe recently received approval for their I-140 petition, filed from outside the United States. The approval was granted on April 17, 2026, after a processing time of 42 business days, following a premium processing upgrade on February 18, 2026.</p> <p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Priority Date: January 2026</li> <li>Approval Date: April 17, 2026</li> <li>Processing Time: 42 business days</li> <li>Law Firm: Chen - WeGreened</li> </ul> <p>The applicant, who holds a non-US PhD and has a background in semiconductors, submitted letters of support including one independent and three testimonial letters. Their research focuses on developing energy-efficient computing hardware. The case was initially filed at the Texas Service Center and later moved to the Nebraska Service Center for premium processing.</p>