Success Story: NIW Approved Without RFE! NAILG Assisted a Chinese Assistant Research Professor in Secure Success with Direct Premium Service

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On January 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Research Professor in the Field of Public Health (Approval Notice).

General Field: Agriculture/ Plant Biology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Research Professor

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Washington

Approval Notice Date: January 27^th, 2025

Processing Time: 1 month, 25 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the success story of another client whose I-140 NIW petition has been approved.

Our client holds a Ph.D. in plant biology and is an expert in the field of agriculture, with specialized expertise in plant molecular biology and crop genetics. Her proposed endeavor is to continue identifying the genes associated with economically important traits in horticultural crops by applying multi-omics methods and artificial intelligence approaches. This research is crucial for enhancing horticultural crop quality and facilitating the development of new cultivars. Given the growing urgency of food security and climate resilience, her work clearly carries substantial merit and national importance.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance
We demonstrated that our client’s proposed endeavor directly addresses the pressing challenges of agricultural sustainability and food production. By uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying traits such as stress resistance, nutritional value, and yield quality, her research provides actionable insights to strengthen U.S. food security. Importantly, the integration of multi-omics data with AI-based analyses makes her approach highly innovative, allowing for more accurate and efficient identification of valuable genetic traits. These contributions align with national goals of advancing biotechnology, strengthening food systems, and preparing agriculture for the impacts of climate change.

Evidence of Accomplishments
To support her petition, we highlighted her strong track record, which includes:

13 peer-reviewed journal articles, with 3 first-authored, as well as 2 conference abstracts (1 first-authored), and 2 accepted peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored).
Her publications have been cited 470 times according to Google Scholar, demonstrating the widespread influence of her work.
She has been invited to conduct at least 25 peer reviews for respected scientific journals, reflecting her recognition as a trusted authority in her field.
Her research has received major funding from the National Science Foundation and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, organizations that support projects of clear national interest.

To further corroborate the value of her contributions, we submitted four letters of recommendation from recognized experts in her field. These recommenders emphasized the originality, innovation, and real-world importance of his research in advancing agricultural science.

“Through [Client’s] predictive models and strategies for climate resilience, the nation benefits from increased chances of fruit maturity and decreased postharvest loss.”

NIW Approval and Outlook
By presenting this evidence, NAILG successfully demonstrated that her research has substantial merit and national importance, that she is well-positioned to advance it, and that it is in the best interest of the United States to waive the job offer requirement.

We are proud to have secured this NIW approval for our client and look forward to seeing her continued impact on advancing crop genetics, improving food security, and promoting sustainable agriculture in the United States.

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