Success Stories: NIW Approved Without RFE for Researcher Developing Safer Pest Control Solutions with NAILG’s Help

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On February 3^rd, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Research Professor in the Field of Biorational Pest Control (Approval Notice).

General Field: Biorational Pest Control

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Professor

Country of Origin: Iran

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: Iran

Approval Notice Date: February 3^rd, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 18 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

Synthetic pesticides have long posed serious threats to human health, biodiversity, and ecological balance, causing diseases, polluting water systems, and harming non-target species. In response to this urgent challenge, a dedicated expert in biorational pest control is leading efforts to transform how the U.S. manages pest threats in agriculture, rangelands, and forests.

Through her proposed endeavor, this scientist is developing safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides by creating plant-based formulations using encapsulation and emulsification technologies and introducing effective new biological control agents against pests.

Her work supports environmentally responsible pest management and directly contributes to biodiversity protection, food safety, and public health.

Our team at NAILG closely analyzed the full scope of her work and demonstrated how her contributions support vital national interests. With a strong portfolio of 16 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 8 first-authored), 14 first-authored conference abstracts, and one technical report, her research has garnered 133 citations and earned recognition through at least 46 peer review invitations. We made a clear case that her continued research, targeting threats such as lepidopteran pests and the two-spotted spider mite through innovative plant-based pesticides and biological control agents, would deliver sustainable, science-backed alternatives essential for U.S. agriculture and environmental protection.

By presenting this compelling evidence, NAILG effectively conveyed the national importance of her work, her critical role in the field, and her ability to carry out her proposed endeavor in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. The USCIS granted approval without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE), underscoring the strength and clarity of the petition we prepared.

We are honored to have played a part in this researcher’s immigration journey and look forward to the impact her work will continue to have in preserving ecological balance and enhancing food security.

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