Success Story: No RFE Needed! Our Firm Secured NIW Approval for a Postdoc Fellow in the Field of Agricultural Engineering

Client’s Testimonial:

“I am very grateful to Atty William B. and Chen Immigration & Attorneys for helping me file my NIW petition. They are very helpful and responsive throughout the process. They are also very patient with me and provide valuable feedback on my suggestions and queries. Thank you very much!”

On August 26^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoc Fellow in the Field of Agricultural Engineering (Approval Notice).

General Field: Agricultural Engineering

Position at the Time of Filing: Postdoc Fellow

Country of Origin: Philippines

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Kansas

Approval Notice Date: August 26^th, 2025

Processing Time: 19 months, 24 days

Case Summary

We are thrilled to announce the approval of our Client’s I-140 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. The case was filed in January 2024 and approved in August 2025.

With a Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering, the Client is an established expert in agricultural engineering. His proposed endeavor is to continue developing innovative designs for agricultural machines and equipment that improve grain handling, storage, and processing. This work directly supports U.S. food security and strengthens the competitiveness of the grain industry by preserving grain quality and increasing profitability.

Demonstrating the Client’s Significance

To establish that the Client is well-positioned to advance this nationally important endeavor, we highlighted his strong record of research and contributions, including:

8 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored) and 1 peer-reviewed conference article.
33 citations on Google Scholar, demonstrating the recognition and influence of his research.
At least 6 peer reviews for respected journals, showing that he is trusted as an authority in his field.
Major funding support from organizations such as the Andersons Research Grant Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Philippine Department of Science and Technology demonstrates clear evidence of the national and international importance of his work.

We also submitted four letters of recommendation from independent experts and collaborators who attested to the Client’s groundbreaking contributions to agricultural engineering and the significant impact of his work.

“Based on [Client’s] accomplishments and his contributions to the field of agricultural engineering, it is evident that he is a distinguished member of the agricultural engineering field, and his work is of immense value to the scientific community.”

A Favorable Outcome

This case highlights how impactful research in agricultural engineering contributes to both domestic food security and global competitiveness. We are proud to have supported our Client through this process and look forward to seeing the continued impact of his work on advancing agricultural technologies in the United States.

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