Success Stories: Assistant Professor from India Earns NIW Approval in just 25 days with Premium Processing

Posted by wegreened on January 30, 2026 in Biology (Pathology and Immunology, Human Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Animal, Plant, Microbiology, Genetics, Botany), NIW

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On January 13^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an Assistant Professor in the Field of Food Microbiology (Approval Notice).

General Field: Food Microbiology

Position at the Time of Case Filing: Assistant Professor

Country of Origin: India

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Alabama

Approval Notice Date: January 13^th, 2025

Processing Time: 25 days (Premium Processing Requested)

Case Summary:

North America Immigration Law Group (NAILG) is pleased to announce the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for an assistant professor from India specializing in food microbiology. At the time of filing, the client was engaged in academic research focused on understanding the biology of foodborne pathogens to improve mitigation strategies and ensure food safety. His petition was filed with direct premium processing and was approved in just 25 days.

Proposed Endeavor: Improving Food Safety Through Pathogen Mitigation

The client’s proposed endeavor focuses on leveraging genomic sequencing, transcriptomics, and molecular microbiology to provide a deeper understanding of foodborne pathogens and their survival mechanisms. His research aims to identify viable targets for intervention, enhance safety protocols in food production, and reduce the prevalence of foodborne illnesses. Given the significant public health and economic burden of foodborne disease in the United States, this work carries both substantial merit and national importance.

Notable Achievements Supporting the Petition

To support his NIW petition, NAILG emphasized the client’s strong record of accomplishments, including:

Education and Training: Earned a Ph.D. in fishery microbiology with specialized expertise in food safety and pathogen biology.
Publications: Authored 26 peer-reviewed journal articles (4 first-authored), 8 abstracts (3 first-authored), 2 accepted abstracts, and 1 book chapter, with several publications in highly ranked journals in microbiology and food sciences.
Citations: His research has been cited 2,282 times, with at least 10 papers ranked among the most highly cited microbiology papers of their publication years, placing him within the top 1% of his field.
Peer Review Service: Completed at least 50 peer reviews for leading journals in microbiology and food safety, a role reserved for recognized experts.
Research Contributions: Conducted influential studies on Salmonella infection mechanisms, microbial communities in food processing environments, and the survival of Cronobacter in powdered infant formula. His findings have been adopted by researchers worldwide to refine food safety practices and reduce risks in food production systems.
Funding Support: His projects have received support from leading international and national funding agencies, including Science Foundation Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, and Enterprise Ireland, underscoring the recognized importance and impact of his work.
Editorial Role and Recognition: Serves on the editorial board of a journal dedicated to foodborne pathogens, further underscoring his leadership and recognition in the field.

Expert Recognition

The client received four recommendation letters. Independent experts emphasized the significance of his work, with one recommender noting:

“To reiterate, [The Client]’s success in food microbiology, alongside the urgency of diminishing and eradicating foodborne illnesses, renders his continued study important to the U.S.”

NIW Approval and Outlook

This rapid approval highlights both the strength of the client’s record and the national importance of his proposed research. NAILG is proud to have represented this accomplished scientist. His continued work in food microbiology will strengthen US food safety systems, reduce the burden of foodborne illness, and support the nation’s public health priorities.

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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%