Success Stories: A Graduate Research Assistant Working in the Field of Tropical Plant Pathology Gets I-140 NIW Approval with Our Assistance Without a Request for Evidence (RFE)

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in NIW, Plant Pathology

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On February 27^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Field of Tropical Plant Pathology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Tropical Plant Pathology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Graduate Research Assistant

Country of Origin: Nepal

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Hawaii

Approval Notice Date: February 27^th, 2025

Processing Time: 15 months, 14 days

Case Summary:

Our client holds an M.Sc. in tropical plant and soil sciences and is a recognized expert in the field of tropical plant pathology. His proposed endeavor is to continue his research on investigating the impact of cover crops and conservation tillage practices in improving agricultural production and sustainability.

After a thorough review of his scientific achievements and learning about his intention to file a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition with the assistance of the North America Immigration Law Group, we concluded that his research plays a crucial role in addressing global agricultural sustainability challenges.

With over 32,000 approved cases, we chose to support his petition and effectively presented his research, emphasizing the following key aspects:

We noted that his specialized research holds significant merit and broad implications for the United States by advancing cover crops and conservation tillage practices, pursuing sustainable global agriculture.
His research has resulted in 7 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 of them first-authored) and 1 book chapter in 2 highly ranked peer-reviewed journals, which altogether gathered 75 citations from many other experts.
Moreover, he has conducted at least 4 reviews to date, demonstrating his active engagement in evaluating research within his field.
Due to its clear national importance, our client’s research has been supported with funding from the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Hawai’i Department of Agriculture, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the County of Hawai’i Department of Research & Development, and the County of Mau’i Office of Economic Development.

Therefore, his education, experience, expertise, record of publication and citation, and history of successful research in the field all indicate that he is well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor.

We are proud to share that our client received NIW approval in 15 months and 14 days without any request for evidence (RFE). This success is a testament to the strength of his credentials and the meticulous case preparation by our professionals. It has been an exciting journey, and we deeply appreciate his trust in us. We wish him continued success in all his future endeavors.

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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%