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Food Technologist – Quality Assurance

Microbial Food Safety · Nepal · 2025-03-19

Processing Time
49 days
Decision Date
2025-03-19
Location
Tennessee
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to evaluate the correlation of antimicrobial resistance between farms and food from animal sources to develop preventative measures for antimicrobial infections. He will lead the establishment of a microbiology laboratory, perform environmental monitoring and microbiological analyses, and conduct validation of raw materials to ensure food safety.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The endeavor of developing preventative measures for antimicrobial infections from food sources was found to have both substantial merit and national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's education, record of 5 publications, 15 citations, and history of successful research indicate he is well-positioned.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

USCIS determined it would be beneficial to waive the labor certification requirement due to the critical nature of the petitioner's food safety contributions.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.S. in food and animal science, 5 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 15 citations. The case was supported by 4 expert recommendation letters and evidence of research funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 49 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Sustained 2,046
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