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Food Scientist Wins an NIW as Her OPT Window Closes

Food & Beverage | 1 year ago

EB-2 NIW Visa
No RFE
EB-2 NIWVisa

Case Summary.

Amanda Mitchell helped a PhD food scientist win an EB-2 National Interest Waiver as her F-1 OPT window was closing. Her work centers on improving the nutritional quality of food products and developing more sustainable foods to address climate change, food security, and supply chain challenges. A record of peer reviews and strong references from experts in her field anchored the national interest argument.

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Amanda Mitchell

Amanda Mitchell

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Amanda is a seasoned immigration attorney with years of experience across employment-based petitions, family immigration, citizenship, and naturalization. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She works with investors, companies, and individuals to build clear, effective strategies that move cases forward and get results.

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