Success Stories: Fighting Antibiotic Resistant Zoonotic Pathogens: Food Science Expert Earns NIW Approval
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On January 5th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for a Research Associate in the Field of Food Science (Approval Notice).
General Field: Food Science
Position at the Time of Case Filing: Research Associate
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Maryland
Approval Notice Date: January 5th, 2025
Processing Time: 5 months, 4 days
Case Summary:
With NAILG’s guidance, a food science researcher has earned EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for his impactful contributions to improving food safety and advancing public health. Holding a Ph.D. and M.S. in food and agricultural science, he has built a strong record of scholarship addressing one of today’s most pressing challenges: the rise of antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens.
His proposed endeavor focuses on developing advanced surveillance and mitigation techniques to significantly reduce the presence of resistant pathogens in the food supply chain. By applying innovative detection and monitoring strategies, his work enables the identification of contamination sources and transmission pathways, making it possible to design more targeted interventions. These advances strengthen food safety, safeguard public health, and help preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations.
The importance of this research is further reflected in competitive funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Perdue Farms, and the U.S. Department of Education (ED). His studies not only address critical public health needs but also provide scientific insights that reinforce regulatory frameworks and guide evidence-based policy.
The client has also established a substantial record of academic contributions. He has authored eight peer-reviewed journal articles (five first-authored) and thirty-three abstracts (fifteen first-authored). His work has been cited 47 times, and he has completed at least eight peer reviews for leading journals, underscoring recognition of his expertise within the scientific community.
Experts in the field have highlighted the broader value of his work. As one recommender explained:
“His research calls for stricter regulatory supervision, improvements in food safety regulations, and enhanced public health initiatives centered on microbial reduction. As such, his outstanding contributions in his field render him a highly sought-after and esteemed researcher in the United States.”
This NIW approval demonstrates both the national relevance of his research and the strength of the petition prepared by NAILG. With this success, he is positioned to continue advancing food science research that reduces risks in the food supply chain and improves public health outcomes. NAILG is proud to have supported this case and looks forward to his continued contributions.