Success Stories: Bio-agricultural Sciences Expert Receives NIW Approval from UCIS with NAILG’s Expertise

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“I can’t thank you enough for your dedication and professionalism in handling my case.”

On November 28^th, 2024, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Quality Control Tech Lead in the Field of Bio-agricultural Sciences (Approval Notice).

General Field: Bio-agricultural Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Quality Control Tech Lead

Country of Origin: Pakistan

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: November 28^th, 2024

Processing Time: 1 month, 29 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Our firm successfully assisted a client from Pakistan in obtaining USCIS approval for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) for her research in Bio-agricultural Sciences. Committed to her success, we meticulously reviewed her petition package to ensure every detail was thoroughly addressed.

Holding a Ph.D. in Bio-agricultural Sciences, she qualifies as an expert in her field. Her research has led to 2 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 of them first-authored) and 5 abstracts (4 of them first-authored), published in a top journal in her field.

Her work has also significantly impacted her peers, with her publications being cited 16 times on Google Scholar, highlighting their broad recognition. In addition, she has completed at least 127 peer reviews, a task typically given to highly respected researchers, further establishing her as an expert in her proposed endeavor.

Her proposed endeavor focuses on developing a roadmap for integrated pest disease management by building advanced detection tools, screening for novel resistant genes, and studying soil health for sustainable agriculture. As a result, her research plays a vital role in protecting the U.S. agricultural and food sectors. By enabling early detection of pathogens and the development of resistant crops, her research strengthens U.S. agriculture’s resilience to climate change, helping maintain the country’s global leadership in agricultural innovation and ensuring food security. Our client is also employed as a Quality Control Tech Lead which shows her ability to apply her expertise in the industry.

Due to its national importance, her research has received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Genomic Open-Source Breeding Informatics Initiative. These funds support research that advances agriculture production and improves crop quality, disease resistance, and climate adaptability.

With 4 strong recommendation letters that highlight her strong credentials, our client managed to present a compelling case to USCIS. Below is an excerpt from one of the letters:

“[Client’s] skillset is irreplaceable, given its immense benefits to the stabilization of key economic staple vegetable crops, such as potatoes. It is imperative that she be allowed to carry out her research uninterrupted so that the United States is able to benefit fully from its value.”

She received USCIS NIW approval after just 59 days with premium processing. We thank her for trusting us with their case and wish them continued success in their important research and future endeavors.

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