Success Story: Swift NIW Approval! Iranian Faculty Member Achieves Success with Premium Processing and Our Expert Assistance

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Agricultural Economics, NIW

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On February 26^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Faculty Member in the Field of Agricultural Economics (Approval Notice).

General Field: Agricultural Economics

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Faculty Member

Country of Origin: Iran

Approval Notice Date: February 26^th, 2025

Processing Time: 2 months, 8 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

We are pleased to announce the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a highly accomplished agricultural economist with a Ph.D. in agricultural economics – farm management. The petition was filed on December 18, 2024, and approved on February 26, 2025, under premium processing.

Expertise and Research Focus:
Our client is an established expert in agricultural economics, with a focus on developing and applying advanced data analysis techniques and computational models to address pressing challenges in climate change, sustainability, and resilience. Her research directly supports improved decision-making and policy formulation in the agricultural sector, helping stakeholders create more effective strategies for adaptation in the face of environmental and economic challenges.

Scholarly Contributions:
The client has built a strong record of scholarly output with:

16 peer-reviewed journal articles (10 first-authored)
9 peer-reviewed conference articles (3 first-authored)

Her publications have already been cited 154 times, reflecting the significant impact of her work in shaping academic and applied research in agricultural sustainability.

Service to the Field:
Beyond her publications, the client has demonstrated leadership in her field through her service as a peer reviewer, completing at least 16 reviews for respected journals. This recognition of her expertise by journal editors highlights the trust placed in her scientific judgment.

Independent Endorsements:
To strengthen the petition, we submitted four recommendation letters from distinguished experts in the field. These letters confirmed the national importance of her work and praised her role in advancing agricultural research and policy.

Petition Approval and Significance:
In preparing the NIW petition, we emphasized how the client’s research addresses issues of both national and global concern, particularly in the areas of climate resilience and sustainable agricultural practices. Her work is aligned with U.S. interests in supporting food security, resource efficiency, and environmentally sustainable farming.

With this approval, our client is well-positioned to continue her impactful contributions to agricultural economics in the United States. We at NAILG are proud to have successfully represented her case and look forward to her continued role in strengthening sustainable agricultural policy and practice.

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Track Record of Success EB-1 and NIW Approvals

(2020.01 - 2024.12)

Category	Approval or Refund^®		Approval or Refiling^TM
Category	Approved Sum	Success Rate	Approved Sum	Success Rate
NIW	28,946	99.52%	3,030	98.31%
EB1A	4,322	91.76%	2,870	88.91%
EB1B	793	98.51%	236	90.77%
Total	34,061	98.44%	6,136	93.39%