Success Stories: Just Over 3 Months to NIW Approval for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from Cameroon Without Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Agricultural Engineering (Agricultural Management, Agricultural Science, Food Technology, Horticulture, Enology), NIW

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On October 14^th, 2025, we received another I-140 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of Agricultural Science (Approval Notice).

General Field: Agricultural Science

Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Country of Origin: Cameroon

Country of Residence at the Time of Filing: South Africa

Approval Notice Day: October 14^th, 2025

Processing Time: 3 months 5 days (without Premium Processing)

Case Summary:

Drawing on our extensive experience and a proven track record of over 32,000 successful cases, our expert team meticulously crafted a compelling petition for a postdoctoral research fellow from Cameroon in the field of agricultural sciences. The client, who holds a Ph.D. in biology, successfully obtained approval for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition in over 3 months without RFE.

Research with Substantial Merit and National Importance:

In preparing the NIW petition, NAILG emphasized that the client’s research focuses on examining the spatial and temporal variability of toxigenic fungal strains in agricultural products intended for human and animal consumption. By identifying how environmental and climatic factors influence fungal proliferation, the client’s work enables the development of predictive models for fungus-crop associations, which serve as early-warning systems to prevent mycotoxin contamination before it reaches consumers.

To further strengthen the case, we highlighted the client’s exceptional credentials:

The client has authored 8 first-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 first-authored preprint, with publications appearing in top-ranked journals in the field. The client’s research has garnered 194 citations, demonstrating significant influence within the scientific community.

NIW Approval and Outlook:

This successful outcome highlights NAILG’s expertise in representing world-class researchers whose work directly benefits the United States. The client’s ongoing studies on toxigenic fungi and mycotoxin exposure will continue to contribute to the development of safer food systems, reduced agricultural losses, and improved public health worldwide, reinforcing the essential role of agricultural research in ensuring global food resilience.

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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%