Success Stories: With NAILG’s Help, Plant Biology Postdoctoral Fellow Earned NIW for Contributions to U.S. Agriculture

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“Thank you very much!”

On April 18^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Field of Plant Biology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Plant Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Postdoctoral Fellow

Country of Origin: Iran

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: California

Approval Notice Date: April 18^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 year, 4 months, 4 days

Case Summary:

Feeding a growing global population under the threat of climate change is one of the most urgent challenges facing agriculture today. To ensure food security in the decades ahead, scientists must not only improve crop yields but also enhance the adaptability of plants to survive in changing environments. That effort begins with understanding how domesticated crops like maize evolved and what their wild relatives can still teach us.

At the forefront of this work is our client, a plant biologist whose research bridges molecular genetics and agricultural innovation. Her proposed endeavor focuses on the population genetics of maize and its wild ancestor, teosinte, aiming to uncover the genetic pathways of evolution, cross-incompatibility systems, and plant adaptation. This research is essential for identifying genes of agronomic importance, improving breeding techniques, and designing crops that are more resilient to stress and environmental change.

Our client’s contributions to plant science have been recognized through National Science Foundation (NSF) funding, underscoring the scientific merit and national relevance of her work. Her academic record includes:

● 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored)

● 43 citations

● 2 completed peer reviews

While her publication history continues to grow, her influence in the field is already evident. A letter submitted in support of her petition described her as:

“[Client]’s extensive knowledge and unwavering dedication to the progression of plant biology have established her as a crucial asset to the United States. With her groundbreaking research, she has successfully identified necessary modifications in the classification of Silene and Sida, thus establishing herself as a prominent plant biologist. Her continuous commitment to innovation has played a key role in maintaining the United States’ leading position in the preservation of native plant species, and I therefore believe that her presence in the United States is essential for the continued advancement of research in plant biology.”

To secure her National Interest Waiver (NIW), our client partnered with the North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG). The legal team understood that the power of her work lay not just in scholarly output but in the long-term benefits it brings to agriculture, ecology, and climate resilience. NAILG carefully demonstrated how her proposed research met the Dhanasar criteria, presenting it as an endeavor with clear national interest and exceptional merit.

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