Success Stories: A Nepalese Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant Secures I-140 NIW Approval with the Guidance and Assistance of Our Legal Experts
Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for taking my case and making it approved. I especially thank Attorney Belinda and the Chen Immigration Team. Thank you all again for your hard work.”
On January 16th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a PhD student in the Field of Agriculture (Approval Notice).
General Field: Agriculture
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Country of Origin: Nepal
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Indiana
Approval Notice Date: January 16th, 2025
Processing Time: 2 months and 20 days (Premium Processing Requested)
Case Summary:
Given a strong research background and an M.S. in agricultural regulations, our client has the expertise needed to excel in the agriculture field. When he sought our help with his EB-2 NIW application, we carefully reviewed his qualifications to prepare his petition. His study is to develop and optimize sustainable soil, water, and land management techniques that promote climate-smart agriculture to strengthen resilience to climate change. In other words, our client’s wastewater treatment research supports national climate resilience strategies and strengthens the agricultural economy, making it a valuable contribution to the country’s efforts to combat climate change and ensure food security.
Our client, a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant with impressive credentials and accomplishments, has provided the following information:
❖ Our client’s research has resulted in 1 peer-reviewed first-authored journal article, 10 abstracts (4 of them first-authored), and 2 book chapters.
❖ These publications have been cited a total of 20 times, according to Google Scholar, reflecting their broad recognition and significance within the field of agriculture.
❖ Given the clear national importance of his work, our client’s research has received funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Such funding is granted exclusively to research that advances the national interest, including projects addressing climate change and promoting national health and prosperity.
To further strengthen our client’s application, we included three letters of recommendation from experts in the field. One of these letters stated the following:
“Overall, [client’s] research is pivotal in promoting sustainable practices in the United States, specifically via climate-smart agriculture. He tackles pressing issues such as irrigation water scarcity and soil organic carbon sequestration, both of which are vital for enriching agricultural productivity and addressing climate change. By developing revolutionary wastewater treatment techniques and optimizing land management, [client] seeks to improve soil health and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. His ongoing work concentrates on effective farmland management strategies that foster carbon sequestration and resilience to climate variability. This corresponds with national interests in sustainable agriculture and supports the critical and emerging technologies framework, positioning him as a key contributor to the future of U.S. farming.”
With the evidence provided, our client successfully secured approval within the client’s expected timeframe (with the help of a premium processing service). We are more than happy that he will be able to continue his research in the United States and wish him the best in his upcoming projects.