approved EB-2 (NIW)

Researcher

Nutrition · Togo · 2025-03-06

Processing Time
290 days
Decision Date
2025-03-06
Location
Togo
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to develop approaches for characterizing bioactive molecules in non-timber forest products to explore their therapeutic applications in diet-related chronic pathologies. Her work focuses on how these molecules influence gene expression and the use of edible insects as sustainable food sources to address food security.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor holds substantial merit and national importance by addressing food security and chronic pathologies through nutrition science.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to her M.S. in developmental biology, 13 total publications, and 65 citations.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Met

It was determined that the U.S. would benefit on balance to waive the job offer criteria given the petitioner's unique expertise and sustainable food research.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's record of 12 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 conference article, which accumulated 65 citations. The case was supported by 2 expert recommendation letters and evidence of funding from the International Foundation for Science, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Original Contributions

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A approved EB-2 NIW (I-140) petition means USCIS determined the petitioner met the eligibility requirements. For appealed cases, "sustained" means the appeal reversed a prior denial. The petitioner can proceed to the next step in the immigration process.

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Outcome approved
Processing 290 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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